Ethyl potassium malonate

CAS: 6148-64-7

Ref. 3D-FE13371

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl potassium malonate
• Synonyms: 3-Ethoxy-3-oxopropanoic acid potassium salt, :Monoethyl malonate potassium salt, Ethyl Malonate Monopotassium Salt, Ethyl malonate potassium salt, Ethylpotassium malonate, Malonic acid ethyl ester potassium salt, Malonic acid monoethyl ester monopotassium salt, Malonic acid, monoethyl ester, potassium salt, Malonic ethyl ester potassium salt, Monoethyl potassium malonate, Potassium 3-Ethoxy-3-Oxopropanoate, Potassium ethyl malonate, Potassium monoethyl malonate, Propanedioic acid, 1-ethyl ester, potassium salt (1:1), Propanedioic acid, monoethyl ester, potassium salt

Description

Ethyl potassium malonate is a compound that has been shown to have antimicrobial activity in vivo. It is an inhibitor of the enzyme malonic acid reductase, which catalyzes the conversion of malonic acid to its corresponding ketone. This reaction is required for fatty acid biosynthesis. Ethyl potassium malonate has been shown to inhibit the growth of Gram-positive bacteria and fungi, as well as some Gram-negative bacteria. The antimicrobial activity of ethyl potassium malonate is due to its ability to react with hydroxyl groups on proteins and amides on lipids, leading to chemical degradation and cell death.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 170.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₇KO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White/Off-White Solid