Diethyl Maleate

• CAT Number: R034071
• CAS Number: 141-05-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H12O4
• Molecular Weight: 172.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2Z)-2-Butenedioic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl (Z)-2-Butenedioate; Ethyl Maleate; Staflex DEM
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: diethyl (Z)-but-2-enedioate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H12O4/c1-3-11-7(9)5-6-8(10)12-4-2/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3/b6-5-
• InChIKey: IEPRKVQEAMIZSS-WAYWQWQTSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C=CC(=O)OCC

Diethyl Maleate (CAT: R034071) is a chemical compound and an ester formed by the condensation of maleic acid and ethanol. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic fruity odor. Diethyl Maleate is commonly used in organic synthesis as a dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions, which are important in the construction of various organic compounds. It can undergo reactions with dienes to form cycloadducts with high regio- and stereoselectivity. Additionally, Diethyl Maleate finds applications in the manufacturing of coatings, resins, and polymers due to its ability to undergo polymerization. It is also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals.