Dimethyl malonate
dimethyl malonate has been reported in Astragalus mongholicus, Astragalus membranaceus, and Myrtus communis with data available. — LOTUS - the natural products occurrence database
- IUPAC name
- dimethyl propanedioate
- Molecular formula
- C5H8O4
- Molecular weight
- 132.11 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 132.04225873 Da
- XLogP3
- 0.0
- Topological polar surface area
- 52.6 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 4
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Physical Description: Liquid Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Physical Description: Liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid with an ester-like odor; [OECD SIDS: Malonic Acid Diesters - 2005] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Vapor Pressure: 14.7 [mmHg] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 86.3% (1530 of 1773) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H319 (13.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, and P337+P317 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1773 reports by companies from 16 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1530 of 1773 reports by companies.; There are 14 notifications provided by 243 of 1773 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Industry Uses: Intermediate Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Sources/Uses: Naturally occurring as a volatile in fruits such as pineapples, bananas, and blackberries; Used as an intermediate for agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, and other compounds; [OECD SIDS: Malonic Acid Diesters - 2005] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
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Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.
Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
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