3-Cyanopropionic acid methyl ester

CAS: 4107-62-4

Ref. 3D-FC166909

Product Information

• Name: 3-Cyanopropionic acid methyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Cyanopropionic acid methyl ester is a compound that belongs to the class of aliphatic carboxylic acids. It is an intermediate in the production of adiponitrile and acrylonitrile. This compound is used as a feedstock for the manufacture of vinylene, which can be used to produce c1-6 alkyl. 3-Cyanopropionic acid methyl ester can be produced from propylene and hydrogen cyanide in a high salt, activated reaction system. It has been shown that this compound may have metabolic disorders due to its ability to inhibit fatty acid oxidation and increase viscosity. 3-Cyanopropionic acid methyl ester is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a boiling point of 154°C and a molecular weight of 98.14 g/mol.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 113.11 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₇NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4-5(6)7-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=UUIQMZJEGPQKFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)CCC#N