Diethyl Malonate

Diethyl Malonate

AKA “Diethyl propanedioate, Ethyl malonate, Malonic ester, Propanedioic acid, diethyl ester, 3-diethyl propanedioate, Carbethoxyacetic ester, Malonic acid”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Diethyl malonate

AKA: Diethyl propanedioate, Malonic ester, Propanedioic acid, Diethyl ester, 3-diethyl propanedioate, Carbethoxyacetic ester, Malonic acid

Synthetic · Fragrance · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Fragrance

Solvent

Synthetic

Clean

A subtle fragrance compound that adds a delicate scent layer to beauty products, helping create the overall fragrance profile you experience when you use the product.

Solubility In water, 20 g/L at 20 °C

Formula

C7H12O4

Mol. Weight

160.17

CAS #

105-53-3

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid, Other Solid; Liquid

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Functions

Fragrance

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Adds Fragrance

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic compound developed for use as a solvent and conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations. Created to provide improved stability and texture in personal care products.