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Methyl cyanoacetate, 99%

Catalog No. AAA1555530
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Catalog No. AAA1555530

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1555530

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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

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

Specifications

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
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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

RUO – Research Use Only