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Atomfair Methyl cyanoacetate C4H5NO2
Description Methyl Cyanoacetate ( Methyl 2-cyanoacetate ) is a versatile organic compound with the molecular formula C4H5NO2and CAS number 411235-57-9 (also listed under 105-34-0 ). This clear to pale yellow liquid is widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical applications due to its reactive cyano and ester functional groups. With a molecular weight of 99.09 g/mol and a boiling point of approximately 203??C, it offers excellent solubility in common organic solvents like ethanol, ether, and acetone. Methyl cyanoacetate is a critical intermediate in the production of fine chemicals, dyes, and vitamin B1. It is supplied in high purity (??98%)…
Description
Description
Methyl Cyanoacetate (Methyl 2-cyanoacetate) is a versatile organic compound with the molecular formula C4H5NO2 and CAS number 411235-57-9 (also listed under 105-34-0). This clear to pale yellow liquid is widely used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical applications due to its reactive cyano and ester functional groups. With a molecular weight of 99.09 g/mol and a boiling point of approximately 203??C, it offers excellent solubility in common organic solvents like ethanol, ether, and acetone. Methyl cyanoacetate is a critical intermediate in the production of fine chemicals, dyes, and vitamin B1. It is supplied in high purity (??98%) with stringent quality control to ensure consistency for research and industrial processes. Proper storage in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area is recommended to maintain stability.
- CAS No: 411235-57-9
- Molecular Formula: C4H5NO2
- Molecular Weight: 99.09
- Exact Mass: 99.032028402
- Monoisotopic Mass: 99.032028402
- IUPAC Name: methyl 2-cyanoacetate
- SMILES: COC(=O)CC#N
- Synonyms: METHYL CYANOACETATE, Methyl 2-cyanoacetate, 105-34-0, Cyanoacetic acid methyl ester, Methyl cyanoethanoate
Application
Methyl cyanoacetate is a key building block in organic synthesis, particularly for the preparation of cyanoacrylates (superglues) and heterocyclic compounds. It is widely employed in pharmaceutical research for synthesizing intermediates in drug development, such as antihypertensive and antiviral agents. Additionally, this compound serves as a precursor in agrochemical manufacturing for crop protection products. Its reactivity also makes it valuable in dye and pigment production.
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