Methyl cyanoacetate

CAS NO.：105-34-0
Empirical Formula: C4H5NO2
Molecular Weight: 99.09
MDL number: MFCD00001939
EINECS: 203-288-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-12 17:17:06

What is Methyl cyanoacetate?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to very slighlty yellow liquid

The Uses of Methyl cyanoacetate

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.

The Uses of Methyl cyanoacetate

pharmaceutical intermediate

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl cyanoacetate is an alkyl cyanoacetate ester.

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. It undergoes calcite or fluorite catalyzed Kn?venagel condensation with aromatic aldehydes, giving the corresponding arylidenemalononitriles and (E)-α-cyanocinnamic esters.

Purification Methods

Purify the ester by shaking with 10% Na2CO3 solution, wash well with water, dry with anhydrous Na2SO4, and distil it. [Beilstein 2 H 584, 2 I 253, 2 II 530, 2 III 1628, 2 IV 1889.]

Properties of Methyl cyanoacetate

Melting point:	-13 °C
Boiling point:	204-207 °C(lit.)
Density	1.123 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density	3.41 (vs air)
vapor pressure	0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.417(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	54g/l
form	Liquid
pka	2.75±0.10(Predicted)
color	Clear colorless to very slightly yellow
Water Solubility	54 g/L (20 ºC)
Sensitive	Light Sensitive
BRN	773945
Dielectric constant	29.4（21℃）
CAS DataBase Reference	105-34-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Acetic acid, cyano-, methyl ester(105-34-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	Acetic acid, cyano-, methyl ester (105-34-0)

Safety information for Methyl cyanoacetate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.