Dimethylmalonyl chloride

• CAT Number: L012886
• CAS Number: 5659-93-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H6Cl2O2
• Molecular Weight: 169.02
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-dimethylpropanedioyl dichloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6Cl2O2/c1-5(2,3(6)8)4(7)9/h1-2H3
• InChIKey: CJXQAYQWVNXIQE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Dimethylmalonyl Chloride(CAT: L012886) is an acyl chloride derivative of dimethylmalonic acid, featuring two methyl groups attached to a central malonic acid backbone, with both carboxyl groups converted to acyl chloride (-COCl) functionalities. This compound is highly reactive due to the presence of the acyl chloride groups, making it useful as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is commonly employed in reactions involving nucleophilic acyl substitution, where it can form esters, amides, or other derivatives. Dimethylmalonyl chloride is particularly valuable in the synthesis of complex molecules in pharmaceuticals and polymer chemistry due to its reactivity and versatility.