diethyl malonate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The diethyl ester of malonic acid, which occurs naturally in grapes and strawberries as a colorless liquid with an apple-like odor, and is used in perfumery and to synthesize various other compounds.

Word forms

diethyl malonate diethylmalonate

Synonyms

DEM
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