Description

Methyl 2-Cyano-3-Hydroxyacrylate is a versatile and reactive bifunctional building block, essential for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. Its value lies in the presence of both an electron-withdrawing cyano group and a reactive hydroxyl group, enabling efficient condensation and cyclization reactions. This compound is particularly needed by research and development chemists, as well as manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyridines, pyrimidines, and fused ring systems with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to construct complex molecular scaffolds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, contributing to material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Cyano-3-Hydroxyacrylate
CAS No.	87698-54-2
Molecular Formula	C5H5NO3
Molecular Weight	127.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Cyano-3-hydroxy-2-propenoate; 2-Cyano-3-hydroxyacrylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Hydroxy-2-cyanoacrylate; 3-Hydroxy-2-cyanoacrylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl α-Cyano-β-hydroxyacrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3-hydroxy-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Cyano-3-Hydroxyacrylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and reliability.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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