Description

2-Cyanoethyl 3-Oxobutanoate is a versatile bifunctional ester compound, serving as a valuable synthon in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a cyanoethyl and an acetoacetate moiety, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex heterocycles and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking efficient routes to active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for heterocyclic compounds like pyrimidines and pyridines.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers requiring specific functional groups.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel molecular libraries.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized to introduce cross-linking or reactive sites into polymer backbones.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyanoethyl 3-Oxobutanoate
CAS No.	65193-87-5
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO3
Molecular Weight	155.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxobutanoic Acid 2-Cyanoethyl Ester; Acetoacetic Acid 2-Cyanoethyl Ester; 2-Cyanoethyl Acetoacetate; β-Cyanoethyl Acetoacetate; 3-Oxobutyric Acid Cyanoethyl Ester; Cyanoethyl Acetoacetate; (2-Cyanoethyl) 3-oxobutanoate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Cyanoethyl 3-Oxobutanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters to support your regulatory and process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.10 - 1.15

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