Description

(Benzoyloxy)Cyanoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile organic ester compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a benzoyloxy and a cyanoacetate group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with heterocyclic or complex ester backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive cyanoacetate moiety.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a key component in the synthesis of specialized dyes, optical brighteners, and colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with specific functional properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules via reactions like Knoevenagel condensation or nucleophilic substitution.
• Chemical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in methodological development and analytical chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Benzoyloxy)Cyanoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	19788-59-1
Molecular Formula	C12H11NO4
Molecular Weight	233.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (Benzoyloxy)cyanoacetate; Ethyl 2-Cyano-2-(benzoyloxy)acetate; Cyanoacetic Acid, (Benzoyloxy)-, Ethyl Ester; NSC 163063; Benzoyloxycyanoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-(Benzoyloxy)-2-cyanoacetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl α-cyano-α-benzoyloxyacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Benzoyloxy)Cyanoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes results from HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in regulated synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed when not in use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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