Description

Propanoic Acid, 2-Cyano- CAS NO 632-07-5 is a versatile cyano-substituted carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering both a nitrile and a carboxylic acid group for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing cyano and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and complex organic compounds requiring specific functional group integration.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for specialty polymers, including polyamides and polyesters with unique properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Synthesis: Useful for preparing ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propanoic Acid, 2-Cyano-
CAS No.	632-07-5
Molecular Formula	C4H5NO2
Molecular Weight	99.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanopropanoic Acid; 2-Cyanopropionic Acid; α-Cyanopropionic Acid; Pyruvic Acid Nitrile; 2-Cyano-2-propanoic Acid; (Carboxyethyl)cyanide; NSC 403697
EINECS	211-170-0

Quality Control

Our Propanoic Acid, 2-Cyano- is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, which specify purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed 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	85 - 90 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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