Ethyl malonate
Agent Name
Ethyl malonate
CAS Number
105-53-3
Formula
C7-H12-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Carbethoxyacetic ester; Dicarbethoxymethane; Diethyl malonate; Diethyl propanedioate; Ethyl malonate (VAN); Ethyl methanedicarboxylate; Ethyl propanedioate; Malonic acid, diethyl ester; Malonic ester; Methanedicarboxylic acid, diethyl ester; Propanedioic acid, diethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] DEM; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid with a sweet ester odor; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used to make barbiturates and pigments and as a flavoring; [Hawley] Used to make agrochemicals and industrial chemicals; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Comments
A slight to moderate eye irritant based on animal studies; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] A mild skin irritant based on animal studies; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.269 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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