N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide

Name: N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-027245

About N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide

Vaqora Chemicals supplies N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide, an impurity of Entacapone registered under CAS number 26391-06-0. The compound has the formula C7H12N2O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 140.18 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-cyano-N,N-diethylacetamide. Alternative names: N,N-Diethylcyanoacetamide and N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetoamide.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Entacapone to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Entacapone

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide
Catalogue No.	VQ-027245
CAS Number	26391-06-0
IUPAC name	2-cyano-N,N-diethylacetamide
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₂N₂O
Molecular weight	140.18 g/mol
Exact mass	140.095
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	RYSHIRFTLKZVIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCN(CC)C(=O)CC#N
PubChem CID	3854515

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	44.1 Å²
Synonyms	N,N-Diethylcyanoacetamide, N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetoamide, Acetamide, 2-cyano-N,N-diethyl-, N,N-diethylaminocyanoacetamide, Diethylamino cyanoacetamide, Diethyl amino cyanoacetamide, 2-Cyano-N,N-diethyl-acetamide, N,N-diethyl cyanoacetamide, N,N-diethyl-cyanoacetamide, N,N-diethyl cyano acetamide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H302+H312+H332Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide?

The CAS Registry Number of N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide is 26391-06-0. It is also known as N,N-Diethylcyanoacetamide, N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetoamide, Acetamide, 2-cyano-N,N-diethyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide?

N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide has the molecular formula C7H12N2O and a molecular weight of 140.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-cyano-N,N-diethylacetamide.

What is N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide used for?

N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Entacapone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide can I order?

We supply N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide?

Yes. Every lot of N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide be shipped internationally?

Yes. N,N-Diethyl-2-cyanoacetamide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.