Description

2-Cyano-2-Oxoethyl Acetate is a versatile organic ester and cyanoacetate derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both an ester and a cyano group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocycles and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrimidines and pyridines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, contributing to the development of new crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals and performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-2-Oxoethyl Acetate
CAS No.	82469-78-1
Molecular Formula	C5H5NO3
Molecular Weight	127.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic Acid 2-Cyano-2-Oxoethyl Ester; Cyanoacetic Acid Acetate; 2-Cyanoacetoxyacetate; Acetoxyacetonitrile; (Acetoxy)acetonitrile; Glycolic Acid Nitrile Acetate; 2-Acetoxyacetonitrile; Oxo(cyano)ethyl Acetate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-2-Oxoethyl Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Refractive Index	1.420 - 1.430
Density	1.15 - 1.20 g/cm³

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