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Cyano Acetic Acid 70%

CAS Number: 372‑09‑8

Synonyms: Cyanoacetic acid; 2‑Cyanoacetic acid; Monocyanoacetic acid

Chemical Formula:C₃H₃NO₂

Product Introduction

Cyanoacetic acid is a white crystalline organic compound containing both nitrile and carboxylic acid groups. A 70% aqueous solution is a stable, commonly used reagent in organic synthesis—especially for cyanoacrylates and heterocycle formation.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Appearance	White crystalline solid; 70% solution is colorless–pale
Purity	≥ 70 % w/w in solution
Density (solid)	1.287 g/cm³
Melting Point	69–71 °C
Boiling Point	108 °C @ 15 mmHg
Flash Point	107 °C
Solubility in Water	Fully miscible; crystalline form highly water‑soluble
Molecular Weight	85.06 g/mol

Applications

Cyanoacrylate synthesis: Core ingredient in superglue and related adhesives.
Heterocycle formation: Precursor in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis.
Organic reagent: Used in Knoevenagel condensations, malonic ester derivatives, and UV‑curing systems.