Description

Dimethyl Malate is the dimethyl ester of malic acid, a versatile organic compound valued for its role as a chemical intermediate and solvent. This product is essential for manufacturers requiring a high-purity ester for synthesis, offering consistent quality and reliable performance. It serves key industries including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, flavors & fragrances, and polymer chemistry. Our supply of Dimethyl Malate CAS NO 617-55-0 is backed by stringent quality control to meet the exacting standards of industrial and research applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral building blocks.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor or modifier in the creation of ester-based flavors and aromatic compounds.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Employed as a plasticizer or co-monomer to alter the flexibility and properties of synthetic polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable starting material or protecting group agent in complex multi-step organic reactions.
• Solvent and Reaction Medium: Utilized as a polar aprotic solvent in various chemical processes and formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Malate
CAS No.	617-55-0
Molecular Formula	C6H10O5
Molecular Weight	162.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl hydroxybutanedioate; Dimethyl 2-hydroxybutanedioate; Methyl hydrogen malate; Malic acid dimethyl ester; Hydroxysuccinic acid dimethyl ester; DL-Malic acid dimethyl ester; Butanedioic acid, hydroxy-, dimethyl ester
EINECS	210-516-6

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Malate is manufactured under a quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for industrial or research-grade material.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	1.210 - 1.230 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.