Methyl cyanoacetate, 99%

Description

CAS: 105-34-0 | C4H5NO2 | 99.09 g/mol

Methyl cyanoacetate is an intermediate in the preparation of α-cyanoacrylate, malononitrile, 1,1-cyclohexanediacetic acid dye. It is used as UV absorber or stabiliser, intermediate for pharmaceuticals. It may be used in the synthesis of various 1,2,5-tricarbonyl compounds.

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Applications
Methyl cyanoacetate is an intermediate in the preparation of α-cyanoacrylate, malononitrile, 1,1-cyclohexanediacetic acid dye. It is used as UV absorber or stabiliser, intermediate for pharmaceuticals. It may be used in the synthesis of various 1,2,5-tricarbonyl compounds.

Solubility
Soluble in water 117 g/L.

Notes
Light sensitive. Store in cool, dry conditions in a well sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 105-34-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H5NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 99.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00001939
• InChI Key: ANGDWNBGPBMQHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl cyanoacetate, cyanoacetic acid methyl ester, methyl cyanoethanoate, acetic acid, cyano-, methyl ester, usaf kf-22, methylester kyseliny kyanoctove, methylcyanoacetate, malonic methyl ester nitrile, acetic acid, 2-cyano-, methyl ester, methyl cyano acetate
• PubChem CID: 7747
• ChEBI: CHEBI:51928
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-cyanoacetate
• SMILES: COC(=O)CC#N

• Melting Point: -23°C
• Density: 1.127
• Boiling Point: 204°C
• Flash Point: 110°C (230°F)
• Odor: Mild
• Refractive Index: 1.4185
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 773945
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water 117g/L.
• Formula Weight: 99.09
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl cyanoacetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P305+P351+P338 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
EINECSNumber	203-288-8
RTECSNumber	AG4375000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only