Ethyl potassium malonate
Also known as: Potassium monoethyl malonate, Monoethyl malonate potassium salt, Malonic acid monoethyl ester potassium salt, Potassium ethyl malonate, Ethyl malonate monopotassium salt, Potassium 3-ethoxy-3-oxopropanoate, Propanedioic acid, monoethyl ester, potassium salt (1:1)
Ethyl potassium malonate (CAS 6148-64-7) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H7KO4 and a molecular weight of 170.205 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 194 °C (dec.)(lit.), a boiling point of 237.2ºC at 760 mmHg and a flash point of 100.8ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 6148-64-7
- Jingsj CID
- J-6271-5
- Molecular Formula
- C5H7KO4
- Molecular Weight
- 170.205 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 194 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 237.2ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 100.8ºC |
| Exact Mass | 169.998138 |
| PSA | 66.43000 |
| Additional Property | soluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Yang Xunan, et al. Application of monoethyl malonate in plant growth promotion. Patent. CN115024322. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918990090 |
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| Summary | 2918990090. other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl potassium malonate?
The CAS number of Ethyl potassium malonate is 6148-64-7.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl potassium malonate?
Ethyl potassium malonate has molecular formula C5H7KO4 and molecular weight 170.205 g/mol.
Is Ethyl potassium malonate hazardous?
Ethyl potassium malonate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl potassium malonate?
For Ethyl potassium malonate, Upstream Products: Diethyl malonate; Downstream Products: ethyl 3-(4-cyanophenyl)-3-oxopropanoate, Ethyl malonyl chloride, Ethyl 4-pyridylacetate.
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