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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl cyanoacetate

99%

Synonym(s):

Methyl 2-cyanoacetate

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Linear Formula:
NCCH2COOCH3
CAS Number:
105-34-0
Molecular Weight:
99.09
Beilstein:
773945
EC Number:
203-288-8
MDL number:
MFCD00001939
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
eCl@ss:
39031513
PubChem Substance ID:
24846667
NACRES:
NA.22
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vapor density

3.41 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.2 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.417 (lit.)

bp

204-207 °C (lit.)

mp

−13 °C (lit.)

density

1.123 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester
nitrile

SMILES string

COC(=O)CC#N

InChI

1S/C4H5NO2/c1-7-4(6)2-3-5/h2H2,1H3

InChI key

ANGDWNBGPBMQHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Methyl cyanoacetate is the intermediate product in pharmaceutical organic synthesis as well as in the synthesis of some biologically active compounds used in agriculture[1]. It undergoes calcite or fluorite catalyzed Knövenagel condensation with aromatic aldehydes, giving the corresponding arylidenemalononitriles and (E)-α-cyanocinnamic esters[2].

Application

Methyl cyanoacetate may be used in the synthesis of various 1,2,5-tricarbonyl compounds[3].

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GHS07

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Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

110 °C - closed cup

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCBL0892V
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