What is the common name for the compound propane-1,3-dioic acid?

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Published
15 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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Propane-1,3-dioic acid is commonly known as Malonic acid. The other options correspond to different dicarboxylic acids: Oxalic acid (A) is ethanedioic acid, Succinic acid (B) is butanedioic acid, and Fumaric acid (D) is trans-butenedioic acid.

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