3-Cyanopropanoic acid

Name: 3-Cyanopropanoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009641

About 3-Cyanopropanoic acid

3-Cyanopropanoic acid (CAS 16051-87-9) is a nitrile building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C4H5NO2 and its molecular weight is 99.09 g/mol. Alternative names: 3-Cyanopropionic Acid and Propanoic acid, 3-cyano-.

It is supplied as a liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 313.5 °C at 760mmHg and a density of 1.2 g/cm3. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Cyanopropanoic acid in 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Cyanopropanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-009641
CAS Number	16051-87-9
IUPAC name	3-cyanopropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₅NO₂
Molecular weight	99.09 g/mol
Exact mass	99.032
HSN code	2926
InChIKey	BXYQHDXDCJQOFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CC(=O)O)C#N
PubChem CID	263086

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Boiling point	313.5 °C at 760mmHg
Density	1.2 g/cm3
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	61.1 Å²
Synonyms	3-Cyanopropionic Acid, Propanoic acid, 3-cyano-, 3-CyanopropionicAcid, beta-cyanopropionic acid, Propanoic acid,3-cyano-, 3-Cyanopropanoic?acid, 3-cyanopropanoic a, 3-cyanopropanoic acid, AldrichCPR

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + 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

Other grades of CAS 16051-87-9

4-Cyanobutanoic acid

CAS: 16051-87-9
Formula: C₄H₅NO₂
MW: 99.09 g/mol

VQ-009666

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Cyanopropanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Cyanopropanoic acid is 16051-87-9. It is also known as 3-Cyanopropionic Acid, Propanoic acid, 3-cyano-, 3-CyanopropionicAcid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Cyanopropanoic acid?

3-Cyanopropanoic acid has the molecular formula C4H5NO2 and a molecular weight of 99.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-cyanopropanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Cyanopropanoic acid can I order?

We supply 3-Cyanopropanoic acid, in 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Cyanopropanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Cyanopropanoic acid 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 3-Cyanopropanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Cyanopropanoic acid 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.