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Methyl cyanoacetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A15555.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Methyl cyanoacetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A15555.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A15555.36
also known as A15555-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
105-34-0
IUPAC Name
methyl 2-cyanoacetate
Molecular Formula
C4H5NO2
InChI Key
ANGDWNBGPBMQHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)CC#N
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Refractive Index
1.4165-1.4195 @ 20°C (non-U.S. sourced material)
Form
Liquid
Comment
Material sourced in the U.S. and in other countries
GC/MS Analysis
Conforms to structure (U.S. sourced material)

Description

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.
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