Dimethyl malonate
Also known as: Dimethyl propanedioate, Methyl malonate, Malonic acid dimethyl ester, Propanedioic acid dimethyl ester, dimethyl propanedioate, dimethyl malonate
Dimethyl malonate (CAS 108-59-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8O4 and a molecular weight of 132.115 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −62 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 177.1±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 90.0±0.0 °C. 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.
- 108-59-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-8858-4
- Molecular Formula
- C5H8O4
- Molecular Weight
- 132.115 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −62 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 177.1±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 90.0±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 132.042252 |
| PSA | 52.60000 |
| LogP | -0.36 |
| Additional Property | >1 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.1±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.402 |
| Additional Property | negligible |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Xu J, et al. Inhibiting Succinate Dehydrogenase by Dimethyl Malonate Alleviates Brain Damage in a Rat Model of Cardiac Arrest. Neuroscience. 2018 Nov 21;393:24-32. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2917190090 |
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| Summary | 2917190090 acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Dimethyl malonate?
The CAS number of Dimethyl malonate is 108-59-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dimethyl malonate?
Dimethyl malonate has molecular formula C5H8O4 and molecular weight 132.115 g/mol.
Is Dimethyl malonate hazardous?
Dimethyl 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 Dimethyl malonate?
For Dimethyl malonate, Upstream Products: Methyl chloroacetate, Methanol, Malonic acid; Downstream Products: Dimethyl 2-allyl-2-(prop-2-yn-1-yl)malonate, 1,1,2,2-Ethanetetracarboxylic acid, tetramethyl ester.
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