3-Ethoxy-3-oxopropanoic acid

3-Ethoxy-3-oxopropanoic acid (Monoethyl malonic acid) belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dicarboxylic acids and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing exactly two carboxylic acid groups. 3-Ethoxy-3-oxopropanoic acid exists as a solid, soluble (in water), and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa) . 3-Ethoxy-3-oxopropanoic acid has been primarily detected in blood. Within the cell, monoethyl malonic acid is primarily located in the cytoplasm.