Diethyl malonate is widely used, but the production process needs to be improved.
Diethyl malonate, also known as ethyl malonate and diethyl carrotate, is an important organic synthesis intermediate with the chemical formula C7H12O4. Diethyl malonate appears as a colorless liquid with a sweet ether smell. It is easily soluble in organic solvents such as ether and alcohol, but insoluble in water. Diethyl malonate has high activity and…