Diethyl(phenylacetyl)malonate, CAS 20320-59-6

Description

Diethyl(phenylacetyl)malonate, also known as diethyl phenylacetylmalonate, is an organic compound classified as a complex ester. This compound is a derivative of malonic acid where one of the hydrogens is replaced by a phenylacetyl group.

Synonyms:

Diethyl 2-(2-phenylacetyl)propanedioate
20320-59-6
diethyl 2-(phenylacetyl)malonate
Diethyl (phenylacetyl)propanedioate
Propanedioic acid, 2-(2-phenylacetyl)-, 1,3-diethyl ester
Propanedioic acid, (phenylacetyl)-, diethyl ester

Key Characteristics:

1. Chemical formula: C15H18O5
2. CAS number: 20320-59-6
3. Molecular weight: 278.30 g/mol
4. Physical state: Typically an oily liquid.
5. Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents such as ether, ethanol, and acetone.

Applications:

Diethyl(phenylacetyl)malonate is used in organic synthesis, predominantly as a precursor or reagent in the synthesis of various chemical compounds. It can be used to create a variety of pharmaceutical products, including active pharmaceutical ingredients.

This compound can also play a role in the synthesis of peptides and other complex organic molecules, including narcotic analogs, making it an important component in chemical research.