Ethyl cyanoacetate
Also known as: ethyl 2-cyanoacetate, ethyl cyanoethanoate, ethyl α-cyanoacetate, Acetic acid, 2-cyano-, ethyl ester, Cyanoacetic acid ethyl ester, ethyl cyanacetate, MFCD00001940, UNII:X9N006U0F8, Cyanacetate ethyle
Ethyl cyanoacetate (CAS 105-56-6) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H7NO2 and a molecular weight of 113.115 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -22 °C, a boiling point of 203.6±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 110 ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H312 — Harmful in contact with skin and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 105-56-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-36077-0
- Molecular Formula
- C5H7NO2
- Molecular Weight
- 113.115 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -22 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 203.6±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 110 ºC |
| Exact Mass | 113.047676 |
| PSA | 50.09000 |
| LogP | 0.06 |
| Additional Property | 3.9 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.3±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.413 |
| Additional Property | 20 g/L (20 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
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 Ethyl cyanoacetate?
The CAS number of Ethyl cyanoacetate is 105-56-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl cyanoacetate?
Ethyl cyanoacetate has molecular formula C5H7NO2 and molecular weight 113.115 g/mol.
Is Ethyl cyanoacetate hazardous?
Ethyl cyanoacetate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl cyanoacetate?
For Ethyl cyanoacetate, Upstream Products: 3-Ethoxypropionitrile, Ethanol, Cyanoacetic acid; Downstream Products: ethyl 2-amino-5-phenyl-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylate, 2,4-Diamino-6-hydroxypyrimidine.
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