Description

2-Methoxyisopropyl Cyanoacetate is a versatile organic ester and cyanoacetate derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering both an ester and a nitrile group for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing cyanoacetate or malonate ester moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity for heterocycle formation.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or co-monomer for specialty polymers, including those with specific solubility or adhesion properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, including Knoevenagel condensations and Michael addition reactions in academic and industrial labs.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Precursors: Used in the synthesis of advanced materials for display and semiconductor applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxyisopropyl Cyanoacetate
CAS No.	32804-79-8
Molecular Formula	C7H11NO3
Molecular Weight	157.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyanoacetic Acid 2-Methoxy-1-methylethyl Ester; 2-Methoxy-1-methylethyl Cyanoacetate; 1-Methoxy-2-propyl Cyanoacetate; (2-Methoxypropan-2-yl) Cyanoacetate; 2-Methoxyisopropyl 2-Cyanoacetate; CNCH2COOCH(CH3)CH2OCH3; Cyanoacetic Acid 2-Methoxyisopropyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxyisopropyl Cyanoacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles 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, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.430
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/mL

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