Description

2-Cyano-2-Hydroxyiminoacetamide Sodium Salt is a versatile organic salt with a reactive cyano and oxime functional group, serving as a key synthetic intermediate. Its primary value lies in enabling the efficient construction of complex heterocyclic structures, particularly in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical compounds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredient development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heterocycles, such as pyrazoles and isoxazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to introduce key functional groups into target molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in custom synthesis and the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic compounds requiring specific nitrile and oxime chemistry.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities for screening.
• Coordination Chemistry: Can act as a ligand or precursor for ligands in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes due to its multiple donor sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-2-Hydroxyiminoacetamide Sodium Salt
CAS No.	34968-50-8
Molecular Formula	C3H2N3NaO2
Molecular Weight	135.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-Cyano-2-(hydroxyimino)acetate; Sodium Cyano(hydroxyimino)acetate; Acetamide, 2-cyano-2-(hydroxyimino)-, sodium salt; Oxammonium, (cyanoacetyl)-, sodium salt; Glyoxylic acid, oxime, O-cyano-, sodium salt; Sodium (Z)-2-cyano-2-(hydroxyimino)acetate; Sodium α-cyano-α-(hydroxyimino)acetate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-2-Hydroxyiminoacetamide Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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