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Malonic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Malonic acid is acts as a building block in organic synthesis. It is also useful as a precursor for polyesters and alkyd resins, which is used in coating applications, thereby protecting against UV light, corrosion and oxidation. It acts as a cross linker in the coating industry and surgical adhesive. It finds application in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors and fragrances, polymer cross linkers and pharmaceuticals.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Malonic acid is acts as a building block in organic synthesis. It is also useful as a precursor for polyesters and alkyd resins, which is used in coating applications, thereby protecting against UV light, corrosion and oxidation. It acts as a cross linker in the coating industry and surgical adhesive. It finds application in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors and fragrances, polymer cross linkers and pharmaceuticals.
Solubility
Soluble in cold water.
Notes
Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 132°C to 136°C (decomposition) |
| Density | 1.62 |
| Flash Point | 157°C (314°F) |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 1751370 |
| Merck Index | 14,5710 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in cold water. |
| Formula Weight | 104.06 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Malonic acid |
Safety and Handling
- Malonic acid
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
RUO – Research Use Only