Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
17041-60-0
Standard:
Chp,
Dimethyl 2-ethylidenepropanedioate is a specialized unsaturated ester intermediate synthesized via the condensation of dimethyl malonate with acetaldehyde. This compound, characterized by its reactive exocyclic double bond, serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis. Its molecular formula is C7H10O4 and it is registered under CAS No. 108656-93-5.
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