Meldrum's acid
Agent Name
Meldrum's acid
Alternative Name
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione
CAS Number
2033-24-1
Formula
C6-H8-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione; 2,2-Dimethyl-4,6-dioxo-m-dioxane; 2,2-Dimethyl-m-dioxane-4,6-dione; Isopropylidene malonate; m-Dioxane-4,6-dione, 2,2-dimethyl-; 1,3-Dioxane-4,6-dione, 2,2-dimethyl-; Malonic acid, cyclic isopropylidene ester (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "1,3-Dioxane."
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