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Cyanoacetic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A11045.0I
5000 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Cyanoacetic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A11045.0I
5000 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A11045.0I
also known as A11045-0I
Price (EUR)
339,09 Online price
381,00
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
372-09-8
IUPAC Name
2-cyanoacetic acid
Molecular Formula
C3H3NO2
InChI Key
MLIREBYILWEBDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)CC#N
Specifications
Specification SheetAssay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused/lumpy solid
Appearance (Color)
White to cream to pale brown
Description
Cyanoacetic acid is used in pharmaceutical industry for producing vitamin B6 and caffeine. It is also used in making dyes, agricultural chemicals, and in the synthesis of phenylacetic acid esters. It acts as a precursor cyanoacrylates viz. ethyl cyanoacrylate.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Cyanoacetic acid is used in pharmaceutical industry for producing vitamin B6 and caffeine. It is also used in making dyes, agricultural chemicals, and in the synthesis of phenylacetic acid esters. It acts as a precursor cyanoacrylates viz. ethyl cyanoacrylate.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethyl alcohol, ether. Slightly miscible with benzene, acetic acid and chloroform.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong bases, acids, strong oxidizing agents, alkaline, nitriles and reducing agents.
Cyanoacetic acid is used in pharmaceutical industry for producing vitamin B6 and caffeine. It is also used in making dyes, agricultural chemicals, and in the synthesis of phenylacetic acid esters. It acts as a precursor cyanoacrylates viz. ethyl cyanoacrylate.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethyl alcohol, ether. Slightly miscible with benzene, acetic acid and chloroform.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong bases, acids, strong oxidizing agents, alkaline, nitriles and reducing agents.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Acute oral toxicity
Category 4
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists
Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 1
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician