Diethyl aminomalonate hydrochloride is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Diethyl aminomalonate with formaldehyde generates an azomethine ylide which can undergo cycloadditions with 1,2-dipolarophiles to form pyrrolidines.
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ApplicationsDiethyl aminomalonate hydrochloride is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Diethyl aminomalonate with formaldehyde generates an azomethine ylide which can undergo cycloadditions with 1,2-dipolarophiles to form pyrrolidines.
SolubilitySoluble in water.
NotesKeep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. It is hygroscopic in nature. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.