描述
Dimethyl malonate, also known as dimethyl malonic acid, belongs to dicarboxylic acids and derivatives class of compounds. Those are organic compounds containing exactly two carboxylic acid groups. Dimethyl malonate is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). Dimethyl malonate is a fruity tasting compound found in pineapple, which makes dimethyl malonate a potential biomarker for the consumption of this food product.