DIETHYLMALONIC ACID Property

Melting point:

129-131 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

328.8°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.3681 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.4336 (estimate)

Flash point:

61 °C

storage temp. 

2-8°C

pka

pK1:2.151;pK2:7.417 (25°C)

Merck 

13,3151

BRN 

1768554

CAS DataBase Reference

510-20-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Propanedioic acid, diethyl- (510-20-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

DIETHYLMALONIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Diethylmalonic acid is used in chemistry as a buffer with a capacity of pH values above 5.8.