| Formula |
C₆H₈O₄
|
|---|---|
| CAS No. | 2033‑24‑1 |
| EC No. | 217‑971‑8 |
| Synonyms |
Meldrum Acid
Description
Meldrum’s acid is a highly versatile organic intermediate widely used in fine chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and specialty chemicals. Due to its activated methylene group, it is particularly reactive in condensation and substitution reactions.
It is commonly employed in carbon–carbon bond formation, heterocycle synthesis and as a precursor for substituted malonic acid derivatives.
Functions / Reactivity
- Activated methylene compound
- Carbon–carbon bond formation reagent
- Intermediate for heterocycles
- Precursor for carboxylic acid derivatives
Applications
- Pharmaceutical intermediates
- Agrochemical synthesis
- Fine chemicals
- Specialty intermediates
- Academic and industrial R&D
Key benefits
- High chemical reactivity
- Broad applicability in organic synthesis
- Well‑established and documented intermediate
- Compatible with multiple reaction pathways
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