Diethyl 2-(2-Cyanoethyl)Malonate

Ref. 3D-FD52435

Product Information

• Name: Diethyl 2-(2-Cyanoethyl)Malonate
• Synonyms: (2-Cyanoethyl)Malonic Acid Diethyl Ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Diethyl 2-(2-cyanoethyl)malonate is an organocatalyst that is used in organic synthesis to mediate the formation of β-unsaturated aldehydes and ketones. It is also used as a tethering reagent to facilitate the formation of acrylonitrile, which can then be used for the production of acrylic acid. Diethyl 2-(2-cyanoethyl)malonate has been shown to be effective in the synthesis of medicines such as eflornithine, an anti-tuberculosis drug. This catalyst has a reaction time of 1 hour at room temperature, but can be accelerated by heating or using solvents such as dichloromethane or chloroform.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 213.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₅NO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%