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2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione

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2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione Basic information

Product Name:
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione
Synonyms:
  • MELDRUMS ACID
  • 'MELDRUM'S ACID'
  • MELDRUM'S ACID
  • MALONIC ACID CYCLIC ISOPROPYLIDENE ESTER
  • LABOTEST-BB LT00233174
  • Isopropyl Malonate
  • Meldrum’s acid, Malonic acid cyclic isopropylidene ester
  • 2,2-DiMethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione, 98% 25GR
CAS:
2033-24-1
MF:
C6H8O4
MW:
144.13
EINECS:
217-992-8
Product Categories:
  • Drug Discovery
  • Dioxanes
  • Dioxanes & Dioxolanes
  • pharmaceutical intermediates
  • Heterocycles
  • Intermediates & Fine Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • 2033-24-1
Mol File:
2033-24-1.mol
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2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione Chemical Properties

Melting point:
92-96 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:
182.71°C (rough estimate)
Density 
1.1311 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure 
0.044-133Pa at 25℃
refractive index 
1.4434 (estimate)
storage temp. 
2-8°C
solubility 
dioxane: soluble5%, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow
pka
5.1(at 25℃)
form 
Crystals or Powder
color 
Brownish-white to beige-brown
Water Solubility 
2.5 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Merck 
14,5817
BRN 
117310
InChIKey
GXHFUVWIGNLZSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP
-1.58-4.786 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference
2033-24-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
1,3-Dioxane-4,6-dione, 2,2-dimethyl-(2033-24-1)
EPA Substance Registry System
1,3-Dioxane-4,6-dione, 2,2-dimethyl- (2033-24-1)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
Xi,T
Risk Statements 
36/37/38-45
Safety Statements 
37/39-24/25-53-45-36-26
WGK Germany 
3
RTECS 
JH0800000
10-21
TSCA 
Yes
HazardClass 
IRRITANT
HS Code 
29322090

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2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione Usage And Synthesis

Description

Meldrum's acid, also known as 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione, is an organic compound with the formula C6H8O4. The compound was first made in 1908 by Andrew Norman Meldrum by a condensation reaction of malonic acid with acetone in acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid. Meldrum misidentified the structure as a β-lactone of β-hydroxyisopropylmalonic acid. Yet Meldrum's acid has a high acidity with a pKa of 4.97, because like ascorbic acid, deprotonation at the methylene next to the carbonyls produces a stable enolate. Because of this property Meldrum's acid like malonic acid is a reactant in Knoevenagel condensations.

Chemical Properties

The compound appears as white to beige crystals. It has a melting point of 94-95℃ (decomposition), is insoluble in water, and is soluble in ethanol and acetone.

Application

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione was used in the synthesis of:
    macrocyclic β-keto lactone
    4-pyridyl-substituted heterocycles
    2-substituted indoles
    isofraxidin.

Uses

Meldrum's acid serves as an intermediate in a variety of organic synthesis reactions. It is commonly used as an alternative to acyclic malonic esters and generally acts as a C3O2 synthon in organic synthesis.

Uses

An antimicrobial agent

Preparation

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione is usually prepared by condensation of malonic acid with acetone in acetic anhydride in the presence of sulfuric acid. Excellent yield of the product was achieved when acetic anhydride was added in a slow, controlled manner to a mixture of acetone, malonic acid and an acid catalyst.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 70, p. 3426, 1948 DOI: 10.1021/ja01190a060

General Description

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione (Meldrum′s acid) is widely used in organic synthesis, especially for multiple C-C bond formations due to its adequate acidity (pKa 4.83) and steric rigidity. Knoevenagel condensation reaction between aldehydes and Meldrum′s acid are accelerated in ionic liquids.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Purification Methods

Crystallise the dione from Me2CO/H2O. It is a synthon for the C3 malonic acid moiety. [Arnette et al. J Am Chem Soc 106 6759 1984, Bihlmayer et al. Monatsh Chem 98 564 1967, Review: McNab Chem Soc, Rev 7 345 1978, Chan & Huang Synthesis 452 1982, Beilstein 19/5 V 8.]

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