Description

3-Cyanopropanoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a nitrile and a carboxylic acid group, making it a valuable building block in synthetic chemistry. This high-purity intermediate is critical for ensuring consistent reaction outcomes and final product quality in advanced manufacturing processes. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients, fine chemicals, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including GABA analogs and other neurologically active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Essential building block for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and complex organic molecules.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized in the development of biochemical probes and drug conjugates due to its reactive functional groups.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanopropanoic Acid
CAS No.	16051-87-9
Molecular Formula	C4H5NO2
Molecular Weight	99.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyanobutyric Acid; 3-Cyanobutanoic Acid; β-Cyanopropionic Acid; NSC 9376; Butanoic acid, 4-cyano-; 4-Cyanobutanoic acid; 4-Cyanobutyric acid; 3-Cyanopropionic acid
EINECS	240-179-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanopropanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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