Diethyl ketomalonate
CAS Number609-09-6
FormulaCO(CO2C2H5)2
Mol. Weight174.15 g/mol
Diethyl ketomalonate
What is Diethyl ketomalonate?
Diethyl ketomalonate is a chemical compound with CAS number 609-09-6 and molecular formula CO(CO2C2H5)2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Reagent employed in Wittig and Aza-Wittig reactions for synthesis of triazoles1 and 2-azadienes,2 respectively.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CO(CO2C2H5)2
Molecular Weight
174.15 g/mol
Assay/Purity
95%
Boiling Point
208-210 °C(lit.)
Density
1.142 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)