Dimethyl maleate

Ref. 3D-FD33477

Product Information

• Name: Dimethyl maleate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Dimethyl maleate is a chemical compound with the formula CH3-O-CO-CH2-CH(OH)-CO2M. It is an ester of dimethyl fumarate and maleic acid. Dimethyl maleate is a white solid that is insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. This product has been used for the asymmetric synthesis of a range of natural compounds, as well as for pharmacological agents. Dimethyl maleate has also been studied for its potential use as a high-temperature lubricant additive to increase the resistance to oxidation and wear.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 144.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O4/c1-9-5(7)3-4-6(8)10-2/h3-4H,1-2H3/b4-3-
• InChI key: InChIKey=LDCRTTXIJACKKU-ARJAWSKDSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)/C=C\C(=O)OC