Cyanoacetic Acid

Name: Cyanoacetic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-012722

About Cyanoacetic Acid

Listed under CAS 372-09-8, Cyanoacetic Acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate available from Vaqora Chemicals in Pharma grade at a purity of ≥99%. Formula C3H3NO2, molecular weight 85.06 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-cyanoacetic acid. Alternative names: Acetic acid, cyano- and Malonic mononitrile.

The material typically appears as a white crystalline powder. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include API manufacturing, pharmaceutical synthesis, process development and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

We offer Cyanoacetic Acid in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg and 50 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API manufacturing
Pharmaceutical synthesis
Process development
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cyanoacetic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-012722
CAS Number	372-09-8
IUPAC name	2-cyanoacetic acid
Molecular formula	C₃H₃NO₂
Molecular weight	85.06 g/mol
Exact mass	85.0164
Grade	Pharma
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	2926
InChIKey	MLIREBYILWEBDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C#N)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	9740

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White crystalline powder
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	61.1 Å²
Synonyms	Acetic acid, cyano-, Malonic mononitrile, Acide cyanacetique, Malonic acid mononitrile, Monocyanoacetic acid, cyanoethanoic acid, Kyselina kyanoctova, Acetic acid, 2-cyano-, cyanacetic acid, cyano acetic acid, cyano-acetic acid, alphacyanoacetic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302+H332Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P363, P405, P501

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 372-09-8

Cyanoacetic acid, 55% solution

CAS: 372-09-8
Formula: C₃H₃NO₂
MW: 85.06 g/mol

VQ-008442

Synthesis

Cyanoacetic acid, 98%

CAS: 372-09-8
Formula: C₃H₃NO₂
MW: 85.06 g/mol

VQ-008443

Cyanoacetic acid, 99%

CAS: 372-09-8
Formula: C₃H₃NO₂
MW: 85.06 g/mol

VQ-008444

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Cyanoacetic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Cyanoacetic Acid is 372-09-8. It is also known as Acetic acid, cyano-, Malonic mononitrile, Acide cyanacetique.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cyanoacetic Acid?

Cyanoacetic Acid has the molecular formula C3H3NO2 and a molecular weight of 85.06 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-cyanoacetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Cyanoacetic Acid can I order?

We supply Cyanoacetic Acid in Pharma (≥99%) grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Cyanoacetic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of Cyanoacetic 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 Cyanoacetic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cyanoacetic 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.