4-Cyanobutanoic acid

Name: 4-Cyanobutanoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009666

About 4-Cyanobutanoic acid

4-Cyanobutanoic acid is a nitrile building block carrying the CAS registry number 16051-87-9. With the molecular formula C4H5NO2, it has a molar mass of 99.09 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 3-cyanopropanoic acid. Alternative names: 3-Cyanopropionic Acid and Propanoic acid, 3-cyano-.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Cyanobutanoic acid in 250 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Larger quantities and custom packaging are available. Request a quote for pricing and lead time.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Cyanobutanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-009666
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	29420090
InChIKey	BXYQHDXDCJQOFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CC(=O)O)C#N
PubChem CID	263086

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
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

3-Cyanopropanoic acid

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

VQ-009641

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Cyanobutanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Cyanobutanoic 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 4-Cyanobutanoic acid?

4-Cyanobutanoic 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 4-Cyanobutanoic acid can I order?

We supply 4-Cyanobutanoic acid, in 250 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Cyanobutanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Cyanobutanoic 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 4-Cyanobutanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Cyanobutanoic 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.