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Diethyl Pimelate (CAS 2050-20-6)

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Alternate Names:
Diethyl Heptanedioate; Heptanedioic Acid Diethyl Ester
CAS Number:
2050-20-6
Molecular Weight:
216.28
Molecular Formula:
C11H20O4
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Diethyl pimelate (DEP) is a synthetic compound derived from pimelic acid, an organic substance found in plants and animals. Diethyl pimelate finds extensive applications in scientific and medical fields, This colorless, odorless, and flavorless compound has a melting point of -17.3° C and a boiling point of 135° C. It demonstrates solubility in water, alcohol, and ether, while maintaining stability in various organic solvents. Scientific research, particularly in biochemistry and extensively utilizes diethyl pimelate due to its diverse capabilities. It serves as a reagent in synthesizing a wide range of compounds, including peptides, steroids, and antibiotics.. it is believed to function as an inhibitor of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase.


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Diethyl Pimelate, 25 ml

sc-485196
25 ml
$130.00