Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry - Malonic acid

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Malonic acid: A diacid having the molecular structure shown below. IUPAC name propane dioic acid. Its diesters (such as diethyl malonate) are used as starting material for the malonic ester synthesis.

Molecular structure of malonic acid.

Related terms: Carboxylic acid, formic acid, acetic acid, propanoic acid, benzoic acid, salicylic acid, succinic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, oxalic acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, tartaric acid, mesotartaric acid, racemic acid, fatty acid
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