Methyl cyanoformate
Also known as: Carbonocyanidic acid, methyl ester, Cyanoformic acid, methyl ester, Cyanoformate methyl ester, Formic acid, cyano-, methyl ester, Methyl carbonocyanidate, Methyl cyanomethanoate, Cyklon A, CH3OC(O)CN
Methyl cyanoformate (CAS 17640-15-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H3NO2 and a molecular weight of 85.061 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of °Cd ec.), a boiling point of 100.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 26.1±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H300 and H310. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 17640-15-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-1991388-3
- Molecular Formula
- C3H3NO2
- Molecular Weight
- 85.061 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | °Cd ec.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 100.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 26.1±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 85.016380 |
| PSA | 50.09000 |
| LogP | -0.26 |
| Vapor Pressure | 36.6±0.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.387 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H300
- H310
- H330 — Fatal if inhaled
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2926909090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS:2926909090 other nitrile-function compounds VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl cyanoformate?
The CAS number of Methyl cyanoformate is 17640-15-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl cyanoformate?
Methyl cyanoformate has molecular formula C3H3NO2 and molecular weight 85.061 g/mol.
Is Methyl cyanoformate hazardous?
Methyl cyanoformate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H300; H310.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl cyanoformate?
For Methyl cyanoformate, Upstream Products: dimethyl 1,2,4,5-tetrazine-3,6-dicarboxylate, 1,4-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, Trimethylsilyl cyanide; Downstream Products: Methyl 1-methyl-1,2,3-triazole-5-carboxylate, Methyl 2-methyl-2H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxylate, Methyl 1-methyl-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxylate.
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