Methyl cyanoacetate

CAS: 105-34-0

Ref. 3D-FM157807

Product Information

• Name: Methyl cyanoacetate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl cyanoacetate is a diazonium salt with the chemical formula CH3C6N2O2. It is produced by the reaction of sodium carbonate and carbon disulphide, which react to form sodium salts and carbon dioxide. The compound reacts with pyrimidine compounds, such as 2-aminopyrimidine, to produce an intermediate aminocyanoacetamide compound that can be converted into methyl cyanoacetate by light exposure or heat. Methyl cyanoacetate has been used in gravimetric analysis for phosphorus pentoxide, sodium salts, and other compounds. This compound is also used in the treatment of infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases due to its conformational properties. Methyl cyanoacetate has been shown to inhibit the growth of organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Staphylococcus aureus when combined with hydrochloric acid or heterocycles.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 99.09 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₅NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%