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Dimethyl 2,4-diacetyl-3-(3-nitrophenyl)pentanedioate is an intermediate in the synthesis of Methyl 2-Methyl-6-(3-nitrophenyl)-4-oxo-2-cyclohexene-1-carboxylate (M338310), a nicardipine impurity. Also, it is derived from Methyl Acetoacetate (O848425), which is a chemical reagent used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. It participates in the Biginelli reaction, forming molecules including dihydropyrimidinones.