Methyl cyanoacetate Chemical Properties

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. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

54g/l

pka

2.75±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless to very slightly yellow

Water Solubility 

54 g/L (20 ºC)

Sensitive 

Light Sensitive

BRN 

773945

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

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Safety Statements 

24/25

RIDADR 

3276

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

AG4375000

Hazard Note 

Irritant

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29269095

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Methyl cyanoacetate Usage And Synthesis

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 may be used in the synthesis of various 1,2,5-tricarbonyl compounds. It is often used as a nucleophile in the electrochemical oxidation of catechols. Methyl Cyanoacetate is also a reagent in the synthesis of Methyl 2-Amino-4-trifluoromethylthiophene-3-carboxylate; a compound used in the synthesis of DPP-IV inhibitors for treating type-2 diabetes. In addition, it is an intermediate in the preparation of α-cyanoacrylate, malononitrile, and 1,1-cyclohexanediacetic acid dyes. It is used as UV absorber or stabilizer, intermediate for pharmaceuticals. It may be used in the synthesis of various 1,2,5-tricarbonyl compounds.

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to very slighlty yellow liquid

Uses

pharmaceutical intermediate

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.]

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