Diethyl Malonate → Potassium ethyl malonate

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To a solution of diethyl malonate (10 g, 62.4 mmol, 1 eq) in absolute ethanol (40 mL) was added a solution of potassium hydroxide (4.2 g, 65.52 mmol, 1.05 eq) in absolute ethanol (40 mL) at room temperature over 30 minutes. The mixture was allowed to stir for 3 days. The precipitate was collected, washed with ether and dried under reduced pressure.

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