Description

Cyanoacetylurea is a versatile organic building block and chemical intermediate of significant industrial importance. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both cyano and urea functionalities, makes it a valuable precursor in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This high-purity intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable and consistent raw materials for complex synthesis pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heterocycles, such as pyrimidines and triazines, which are core structures in many APIs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactivity to form compounds with specific biological activity.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and photographic chemicals due to its ability to form conjugated systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins, where its functional groups can participate in cross-linking or chain-extension reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanoacetylurea
CAS No.	1448-98-2
Molecular Formula	C4H5N3O2
Molecular Weight	127.10 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Cyanoacetylurea; 2-Cyanoacetylurea; 3-Cyanopropionylurea; Urea, N-(cyanoacetyl)-; Cyanoacetic acid urea; 2-Cyanoacetamide, N-carbamoyl-; (Cyanoacetyl)urea; 3-Oxo-3-ureidopropanenitrile
EINECS	215-905-8

Quality Control

Our Cyanoacetylurea is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthesis applications. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, guaranteeing consistency, purity, and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture, which may affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	208 - 212 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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