Description

2-Cyano-3-Ethoxyacrylic Acid is a versatile cyanoacrylate derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive cyano group and a carboxylic acid moiety, which enables its use in constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a cyanoacrylate backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a precursor for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce cyano and carboxyl groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized cyanine dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in heterocyclic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-3-Ethoxyacrylic Acid
CAS No.	71648-24-3
Molecular Formula	C6H7NO3
Molecular Weight	141.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethoxy-2-cyanoacrylic Acid; (2E)-2-Cyano-3-ethoxy-2-propenoic Acid; Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-hydroxyacrylate (tautomer); 2-Cyano-3-ethoxyacrylic Acid; α-Cyano-β-ethoxyacrylic Acid; NSC 403119; Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3-ethoxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-3-Ethoxyacrylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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