Flavors & Fragrances REACH

Diethyl malonate

CAS Number

105-53-3

EC Number

203-305-9

FEMA Number

FEMA 2375

Abbreviation

DEM

Industries: Food & Nutrition Personal Care & Cosmetics

Request Quote

What is Diethyl malonate?

Diethyl malonate (CAS 105-53-3), also known as DEM or malonic ester, is a diester used as a synthetic intermediate and flavoring agent. FEMA 2375.

Where is Diethyl malonate used?

Pharmaceuticals: carbon-chain extender in barbiturates, amino acids and other APIs
Agrochemicals: intermediate for herbicides and insecticides
Flavor and fragrance: precursor to fruity aroma compounds
Personal care: carrier solvent and reactive intermediate
Its active methylene group makes it a building block for aroma compounds.

Commercial specifications

Purity 99% and above typical for synthesis grade
Clear liquid in drums, IBCs and bulk tankers

Other Names (Synonyms)

Request Quote

What are the physical properties of Diethyl malonate?

Melting Point -50 °C

Boiling Point 199 °C

Density 1.017336 g/cm³ @ Temp: 55.00 °C

Flash Point 212 °F

Appearance colourless liquid

Color colourless liquid

Odor Sweet ester odor

Form Liquid

Water Solubility Miscible with ethyl alcohol, ether, chloroform and benzene. Slightly miscible with water.

Vapor Pressure 1 mm Hg ( 40 °C)

Refractive Index n 20/D 1.413(lit.)

Log P 0.96 at 20℃

How is Diethyl malonate classified and handled safely? Learn More

Warning

GHS07· Irritant

Hazard Statements

H227 Combustible liquid

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

H402 Harmful to aquatic life

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Diethyl malonate?

HS Code 29171910

Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

WGK (Germany) 1