diethyl malonate
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[edit]Noun
[edit]diethyl malonate (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) The diethyl ester of malonic acid, which occurs naturally in grapes and strawberries as a colorless liquid with an apple-like odor, and is used in perfumery and to synthesize various other compounds.
- Synonym: (abbreviation) DEM