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Diethyl Malonate (DEM)

Diethyl Malonate (DEM) is the diethyl ester of malonic acid. It is a colorless liquid with a fruity apple-like odor. It occurs naturally in grapes and strawberries and is used in perfumes. It is also used to synthesize other compounds such as barbiturates, artificial flavorings, vitamin B₁, and vitamin B₆.

What are the properties of diethyl malonate?

Following are the properties of diethyl malonate;

  • It is a colorless liquid.
  • It has an apple-like odor.
  • It is 99.5% pure.
  • It is miscible in water