Description

Methyl Cyanoformate is a versatile organic ester and a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its high reactivity, particularly as a cyanoformylation reagent and a precursor to heterocyclic structures. It serves critical roles in the research and production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. Global industries rely on its consistent quality for developing innovative active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for constructing complex molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cyanoformylation and other carbon-carbon bond forming reactions in research and fine chemical production.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and material science research in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Cyanoformate
CAS No.	17640-15-2
Molecular Formula	C3H3NO2
Molecular Weight	85.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Cyanoformate; Methyl Carbonocyanidate; Cyanoformic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Ester of Cyanoformic Acid; Methoxycarbonyl Cyanide; Carbonocyanidic Acid, Methyl Ester; Methyl Cyanoformate (MCF)
EINECS	241-632-9

Quality Control

Our Methyl Cyanoformate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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