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2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione

98%

Synonym(s):

Malonic acid cyclic isopropylidene ester, Meldrum’s acid, cycl-Isopropylidene malonate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O4
CAS Number:
2033-24-1
Molecular Weight:
144.13
Beilstein:
117310
EC Number:
217-992-8
MDL number:
MFCD00006638
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24852618
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

98%

form

solid

mp

92-96 °C (lit.)

solubility

dioxane: soluble 5%, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow

functional group

ester
ketal

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC1(C)OC(=O)CC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C6H8O4/c1-6(2)9-4(7)3-5(8)10-6/h3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

GXHFUVWIGNLZSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione (Meldrum′s acid) is widely used in organic synthesis, especially for multiple C-C bond formations due to its adequate acidity (pKa 4.83) and steric rigidity. Knoevenagel condensation reaction between aldehydes and Meldrum′s acid are accelerated in ionic liquids.

Meldrum′s acid is used as a valuable starting material to synthesize heterocycles and as intermediates in organic synthesis reactions.

Application

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione was used in the synthesis of:
  • macrocyclic β-keto lactone
  • 4-pyridyl-substituted heterocycles
  • 2-substituted indoles
  • isofraxidin.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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