DIETHYL MALONATE IS BASIC FOR BARBITURATES A m e m b e r of t h e lar^e DOW family of chemical i n t e r m e d i a t e s , DIETHYL MALONATE has p r o v e d valuable in t h e synthesis of pharmaceuticals a n d o t h e r chemicals
properties σ colorless
liquid
Boiling range at 760 mm. Hg, 5-95% 196-200° G Specific gravity at 2 5 / 2 5 ° C
1.055
Freezing point
Below-2C°C
Refractive index at 25° C
1.412
Flash point
200° F.
Fire point.
205° F.
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In the pharmaceutical industry, Dow diethyl malonate is valued as an intermediate for t h e manufacture of barbiturates. I n other fields, diethyl malonate finds wide use as a n excellent "building block'* in t h e synthesis of many chemical intermediates and organic pigments . . . offers m a n y possibilities, t o o , for y o u r research and production. For assured quality and uniformity of t h e chemical intermediates you use, depend on Dow's many years of research and experience, combined with its broad production facilities. If you have not received your free sample of diethyl malonate, write to THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, Midland, Michigan, Dept. i6MA.
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