Description

Ethyl Cyanoacetate is a versatile organic ester and a crucial building block in fine chemical synthesis. Its high reactivity, stemming from the active methylene group flanked by electron-withdrawing cyano and carbonyl groups, makes it indispensable for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for producing key intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key starting material for synthesizing a wide range of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including barbiturates, vitamins (like B6), and amino acids.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where it serves as a precursor for pyrethroids and other heterocyclic compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of various dyes, optical brighteners, and colorants.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of corrosion inhibitors, polymer modifiers, and other specialty chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis: Widely used in Knoevenagel condensations and other C-C bond-forming reactions to create α,β-unsaturated nitriles and carboxylic acids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Cyanoacetate
CAS No.	105-56-6
Molecular Formula	C5H7NO2
Molecular Weight	113.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyanoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Cyanoethanoate; Malonic Acid Ethyl Ester Nitrile; NSC 8840; Cyanoacetate d'éthyle; Ethyl ester of cyanoacetic acid; Ethyl cyanacetate; Cyanoacetic ester
EINECS	203-309-1

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Cyanoacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, IR, and titration methods, to ensure it meets precise purity and specification requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, bases, and acids. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.417 - 1.419
Density (20°C)	1.055 - 1.065 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.