CAS 141-82-2: Propanedioic acid

Malonic acid inhibits succinate dehydrogenase; linked to malonyl-CoA decarboxylase deficiency.

Malonic acid is acts as a building block in organic synthesis. It is also useful as a precursor for polyesters and alkyd resins, which is used in coating applications, thereby protecting against UV light, corrosion and oxidation. It acts as a cross linker in the coating industry and surgical adhesive. It finds application in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors and fragrances, polymer cross linkers and pharmaceuticals. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Malonic acid is used to prepare barbiturates. Its derivative diethylmalonate is used in Knoevenagel condensation reactions as well as reacts with acetone to form Meldrum's acid. It is used to control acidity, preservative additive for foods and as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulation. It acts as a precursor to polyesters and as an active component in alkyd resins. Further, it is used as a building block in chemical synthesis. In addition to this, it is used to prepare starch-based resin. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications Malonic Acid, is a small bioactive molecule, that can be used in variuos reactions. It is the classic example of a competitive inhibitor, which acts against succinate dehydrogenase (complex II) in the respiratory electron transport chain. References Weiner, N., "Malonic acid", Org. Synth.; Coll. Vol. 2: 376;

Malonic acid

Malonic acid is a potent inducer of biocompatible polymers and sodium salts. It is an acidic chemical compound that belongs to the group of malonates. Malonic acid has been shown to induce neuronal death in model systems, but also has a protective effect on human serum fibroblasts. The reaction solution containing malonic acid and sodium bicarbonate generates malonate, which can be used as a precursor for energy metabolism and cell signaling.