Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
6914-71-2
Molecular Formula
C7H10O4
Molecular Weight
158.15 g/mol
Synonym

dimethyl cyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylate; dimethyl cyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylate; dimethylcyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylate; 1,1-Cyclopropanedicarboxylic acid, 1,1-dimethyl ester

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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1,1-Cyclopropanedicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester is a cyclopropane derivative in which two carboxylic acid groups are present as methyl ester groups on the same carbon of the ring. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.