CAS 624-48-6: Dimethyl maleate

Applications Dimethyl Maleate is a reactant used in the synthesis of ethylene-propylene copolymer. References Passaglia, E., et. al.: Eur. Polymer J., 44, 1296 (2008)

Dimethyl Maleate

Dimethyl maleate is acts as a dienophile involved in ultrasonic irradiation promoted Diels-Alder reaction with substituted furans. It is widely used as an intermediate and additive for pharmaceuticals, copolymers, pigments, plastics, paints, adhesives and agrochemicals. As an internal modifier, it increases the glass transition temperature of styrene or vinyl chloride polymer. It plays a vital role to improve the hardness and toughness of polymer films such as copolymers of vinyl acetate. 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.

Dimethyl Maleate

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.

Dimethyl maleate is a chemical compound with the formula CH3-O-CO-CH2-CH(OH)-CO2M. It is an ester of dimethyl fumarate and maleic acid. Dimethyl maleate is a white solid that is insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents. This product has been used for the asymmetric synthesis of a range of natural compounds, as well as for pharmacological agents. Dimethyl maleate has also been studied for its potential use as a high-temperature lubricant additive to increase the resistance to oxidation and wear.