Dimethyl maleate

• CAS: 624-48-6
• Catalog Number: ACM624486-1
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 144.13
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O4
• Synonyms: Cis-propenoic acid dimethyl ester
• IUPAC Name: Dimethyl (Z)-but-2-enedioate
• Canonical SMILES: COC(=O)C=CC(=O)OC
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O4/c1-9-5(7)3-4-6(8)10-2/h3-4H,1-2H3/b4-3-
• InChI Key: LDCRTTXIJACKKU-ARJAWSKDSA-N
• Boiling Point: 204-205 °C(lit.)
• Melting Point: -19 °C
• Flash Point: 196 °F
• Density: 1.152 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Appearance: Clear liquid
• Application: Dimethyl maleate is a versatile, colorless liquid that serves as a crucial intermediate in various chemical applications. Primarily, it functions as a dienophile in ultrasonic-promoted Diels-Alder reactions with substituted furans, making it invaluable in organic synthesis. Beyond this role, dimethyl maleate is extensively utilized as an additive in industries such as pharmaceuticals, copolymers, pigments, plastics, paints, adhesives, and agrochemicals. Its ability to increase the glass transition temperature of styrene or vinyl chloride polymers enhances the hardness and toughness of polymer films like those of vinyl acetate copolymers. Derived from the condensation of maleic acid with methanol, dimethyl maleate is a key component in improving the performance and durability of various materials.
• Storage: Sealed in dry, room temperature
• Active Content: 95%
• Complexity: 141
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 1
• Exact Mass: 144.04225873
• Formal Charge: 0
• Hazard Statements: Xn:Harmful
• H-Bond Acceptor: 4
• H-Bond Donor: 0
• Heavy Atom Count: 10
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 4
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
• Isomeric SMILES: COC(=O)/C=C\C(=O)OC
• Isotope Atom Count: 0
• Monoisotopic Mass: 144.04225873
• Packing Group: III
• Physical State: Liquid
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.441(lit.)
• Rotatable Bond Count: 4
• Safety Description: S23-S36/37
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with acids, bases, reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents.
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 52.6 Ų
• Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
• Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0

Custom Q&A

What is the IUPAC name of Dimethyl maleate?

The IUPAC name of Dimethyl maleate is Dimethyl (Z)-but-2-enedioate.

What is the molecular formula of Dimethyl maleate?

The molecular formula of Dimethyl maleate is C6H8O4.

What is the boiling point of Dimethyl maleate?

The boiling point of Dimethyl maleate is 204-205 °C.

What is the melting point of Dimethyl maleate?

The melting point of Dimethyl maleate is -19 °C.

What is the purity of Dimethyl maleate?

The purity of Dimethyl maleate is 97%+.

What is the density of Dimethyl maleate?

The density of Dimethyl maleate is 1.152 g/mL.

What is the appearance of Dimethyl maleate?

The appearance of Dimethyl maleate is a colorless to light yellow clear liquid.

What are some typical applications of Dimethyl maleate?

Some typical applications of Dimethyl maleate include its use as a monomer and as a film-forming agent.

What is the physical state of Dimethyl maleate?

The physical state of Dimethyl maleate is liquid.

What are some synonyms for Dimethyl maleate?

Some synonyms for Dimethyl maleate include Maleic acid dimethyl ester.