Products Description

Product name:Ethyl cyanoacetate

CAS:105-56-6

MF:C5H7NO2

MW:113.11

EINECS:203-309-0

Density:1.063 g/ml

Melting point:-22°C

Boiling point:208-210°C

Packaging:1 L/bottle, 25 L/drum, 200 L/drum

Solubility:Insoluble in water, miscible with ethanol and ether. Dissolve in ammonia water and strong alkaline aqueous solution.

Specification

Items	Specifications
Appearance	Colorless or light yellow liquid
Purity	≥99.5%
Acidity	≤0.05%
Water	≤0.05%

Application

Ethyl cyanoacetate is mainly used in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical industry, and dye industry, with specific applications as follows:
Chemical synthesis:
As an intermediate in organic synthesis, Ethyl cyanoacetate can participate in various chemical reactions, such as condensation reactions with aldehydes such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde to produce ester compounds, or reactions with ammonia water and ethanol sulfuric acid to produce diethyl malonate. ‌
Pharmaceutical field:
Vitamin B6: Ethyl cyanoacetate reacts with methoxyacetylacetone to form an intermediate, which is then synthesized through steps such as nitration and chlorination.
Caffeine: Ethyl cyanoacetate can be used as a starting material for the synthesis of caffeine. ‌
Photography and adhesives:
Color film colorant: Ethyl cyanoacetate is an oil soluble colorant used for color film, which affects color formation. ‌
502 adhesive raw material: Ethyl cyanoacetate is used as the raw material for 502 adhesive to enhance adhesion and durability.

Storage

Store in a sealed container, away from direct sunlight or high temperature environments. Stay away from sources of fire and heat. Store separately from oxidants, reducing agents, acids, bases, and edible chemicals, and avoid mixing storage.