Ethyl 3,3-diethoxypropionate, CAS No. 10601-80-6

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10601-80-6

Catalog No. EBD16478

CAS 10601-80-6

Name Ethyl 3,3-diethoxypropionate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3,3-Diethoxypropionicacidethylester Ethyl3,3-diethoxypropionate propanoicacid,3,3-diethoxy-,ethylester depe ethyl3,3-diethoxypropanoate ethyl3,3-diethoxypropionate,tech.,90% 3,3-diethoxypropanoicacid,ethylester malonaldehydicaciddiethylacetalethylester malonaldehydicacidethylesterdiethylacetal

Molecular Formula: C9H18O4

Molecular Weight: 190.24

MDL Number: MFCD00009865

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Other Basic Synthetic Reagents

Product Description:

3,3-Diethoxypropionic acid ethyl ester is an organic compound characterized by its ester and acetal functional groups. It serves as a versatile synthetic building block, primarily used as a precursor for the generation of malondialdehyde (MDA) or its equivalents under acidic conditions. This property makes it a valuable reagent in organic synthesis. Its primary application is in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, particularly pyrimidines and other nitrogen-containing rings, where it acts as a three-carbon synthon. It is also employed in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. The compound is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid and should be handled with standard laboratory precautions, avoiding strong acids and oxidizers.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 92-93 °C/13 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 84 °C

Density: 0.978 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility: Solubility in water: 23 g/L (20 ºC)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.411(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: Clear liquid