Dilactic Acid

Dilactic Acid is derived from 2,2'-Oxybis-propanoic Acid Diethyl Ester] which is an intermediate used in the preparation of the organochlorine pesticide Bis(2-chloroisopropyl) Ether. Bis(2-chloroisopropyl) Ether is used as a nematicide to control parasitic nematodes in agriculture.||Synonyms:|Dilactylic Acid; 2,2'-Oxydi-propionic Acid; 2,2'-Oxybis[propanoic acid]; 2,4-Dimethyl-3-oxapentanedioic Acid||CAS Number:|19201-34-4||Molecular Formula:|C₆H₁₀O₅||Molecular Weight:|162.14||Purity:|≥95%||Appearance:|White to pale yellow solid||Solubility:|Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)||Melting Point: |90-97°C (lit)||Method for Determining Identity:|Proton NMR Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis||Atmosphere:|Inert||Storage and Stability:|Store at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. Hygroscopic. Under inert atmosphere.