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Malonic acid, Reagent Grade, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Malonic acid is used to prepare barbiturates. Its derivative diethylmalonate is used in Knoevenagel condensation reactions as well as reacts with acetone to form Meldrum's acid. It is used to control acidity, preservative additive for foods and as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulation. It acts as a precursor to polyesters and as an active component in alkyd resins. Further, it is used as a building block in chemical synthesis. In addition to this, it is used to prepare starch-based resin.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 132°C to 136°C (decomposition) |
| Color | White |
| Density | 1.62 g/mL |
| Flash Point | 157°C (314°F) |
| Linear Formula | H2C(CO2H)2 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 1751370 |
| Merck Index | 14,5710 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,sodium hydroxide and alcohol; Slightly soluble in pyridine and ether. |
| Formula Weight | 104.06 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H302+H332-H315-H318-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H318-H302-H335-H315 Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 205-503-0 |
| RTECSNumber | OO8175000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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