Product Name

  • Name

    Cyanoacetic acid

  • EINECS 206-743-9
  • CAS No. 372-09-8
  • Article Data78
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.287 g/cm3
  • Solubility 1000 g/L (20 °C) in water
  • Melting Point 65 °C
  • Formula C3H3NO2
  • Boiling Point 318.5 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 85.0623
  • Flash Point 107.8 °C
  • Transport Information UN 3261 8/PG 2
  • Appearance yellow-brown liquid with an unpleasant odor
  • Safety 26-36/37/39-45-61-20
  • Risk Codes 22-31-34-52/53-20/22
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 372-09-8 (Cyanoacetic acid)
  • Hazard Symbols CorrosiveC
  • Synonyms Aceticacid, cyano- (6CI,8CI,9CI);2-Cyanoacetic acid;Malonic mononitrile;Monocyanoacetic acid;NSC 5571;
  • PSA 61.09000
  • LogP -0.01532

Cyanoacetic acid Chemical Properties

Molecular structure of Cyanoacetic acid (CAS NO.372-09-8) is:

Product Name: Cyanoacetic acid
CAS Registry Number: 372-09-8
IUPAC Name: 2-cyanoacetic acid
Molecular Weight: 85.06142 [g/mol]
Molecular Formula: C3H3NO2
XLogP3: -0.8
H-Bond Donor: 1
H-Bond Acceptor: 3 
EINECS: 206-743-9
Melting Point: 65 °C
Surface Tension: 57 dyne/cm
Density: 1.287 g/cm3
Flash Point: 107.8 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 61.58 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 318.5 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 7.55E-05 mmHg at 25 °C
Storage temp.: Store at 0-5°C
Water Solubility: 1000 g/L (20 °C)
Sensitive: Hygroscopic
Product Categories: Pharmaceutical Intermediates;C1 to C5;Carbonyl Compounds;Carboxylic Acids

Cyanoacetic acid Uses

 Cyanoacetic acid (CAS NO.372-09-8) is used for organic synthesis,and also used in the manufacture of Caffeine in medicine

Cyanoacetic acid Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
frog LDLo subcutaneous 1300mg/kg (1300mg/kg) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 5, Pg. 161, 1899.
mouse LD50 intraperitoneal 200mg/kg (200mg/kg)   National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD691-490,
rabbit LDLo subcutaneous 1900mg/kg (1900mg/kg) PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 5, Pg. 161, 1899.
rat LD50 oral 1500mg/kg (1500mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY)

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA

SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER
Personal Communication from LONZA Ltd., CH-4002, Basel, SwitzerlandVol. 12JAN1981,

Cyanoacetic acid Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: CorrosiveC
Risk Statements: 22-31-34-52/53-20/22 
R22:Harmful if swallowed. 
R31 :Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. 
R34:Causes burns. 
R52/53:Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 
R20/22:Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-45-61-20 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) 
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. 
S20:When using, do not eat or drink.
RIDADR: UN 3261 8/PG 2
WGK Germany: 2
RTECS: AG3675000
F: 3-10-21
HazardClass: 8
PackingGroup: II

Cyanoacetic acid Specification

 Cyanoacetic acid , its cas register number is 372-09-8. It also can be called Malonic acid mononitrile ; Malonic mononitrile ; Monocyanoacetic acid ; Acetic acid, 2-cyano- ; Acetic acid, cyano- .It is a yellow-brown liquid with an unpleasant odor and it can sinks and mixes with water.

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