Malonic Acid
Availability
Special and quality requirements for propanedioic acid are available upon request: malonic acid is normally available in various concentrations.
Formula
HOOC-CH2-COOH
CAS
141-82-2
Malonic Acid
Description
Information not available
Appearance
Malonic is a whitish and odorless crystalline solid.
Solubility
Malonic acid is readily soluble in water with a value of 1390 g/l (20 °C).
Uses
Malonic acid is used in pharmaceutical industry, mostly in the form of its diethyl ester in organic synthesis, in particular for the production of barbiturates and vitamins of the B complex. Propanedioic acid is employed in electronic industry, for special solvents, in polymer cross-linking and in metal surface treatment.
Classification
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Safety
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Specifications
Technical specifications are provided on request according to the application: malonic acid is stored in original packing and under conditions mentioned on the safety data sheet (SDS).
Synonyms
Propanedioic acid