diethyl malonate

English

Noun

diethyl malonate (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The diethyl ester of malonic acid, which occurs naturally in grapes and strawberries as a colorless liquid with an apple-like odor, and is used in perfumery and to synthesize various other compounds.
    Synonym: (abbreviation) DEM

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