Description

2-Cyanoacetic Acid Potassium Salt is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Its primary value lies in its reactive cyano and carboxylate functional groups, enabling efficient carbon-carbon bond formation and heterocycle synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical production, and fine chemical development who require a reliable, high-purity building block.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing cyanoacetate or malonate moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, where it serves as a precursor for various heterocyclic systems.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty chemicals that require cyanoacetic acid derivatives.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for Knoevenagel condensations and other C-C coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyanoacetic Acid Potassium Salt
CAS No.	7062-95-5
Molecular Formula	C3H2KNO2
Molecular Weight	123.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Cyanoacetate; Cyanoacetic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium 2-Cyanoacetate; Acetic acid, cyano-, potassium salt; Cyanoacetic acid, potassium salt; NSC 401579; Potassium cyanoethanoate
EINECS	230-350-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyanoacetic Acid Potassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems 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 standard grade meets typical requirements for industrial synthesis, and we can support compliance with relevant standards such as ISO and cGMP for pharmaceutical applications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, colorless solution

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