Cyanoacetic acid
Also known as: 2-cyanoacetic acid, cyanoethanoic acid, malonic mononitrile, monocyanoacetic acid, NSC 5571, Acetic acid, 2-cyano-, Cyano-acetic acid
Cyanoacetic acid (CAS 372-09-8) 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 65 °C, a boiling point of 318.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 107.8±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H332 — Harmful if inhaled and H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 372-09-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-38439-4
- 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 | 65 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 318.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 107.8±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 85.016380 |
| PSA | 61.09000 |
| LogP | -0.76 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.440 |
| Additional Property | 1000 g/L (20 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
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 Cyanoacetic acid?
The CAS number of Cyanoacetic acid is 372-09-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cyanoacetic acid?
Cyanoacetic acid has molecular formula C3H3NO2 and molecular weight 85.061 g/mol.
Is Cyanoacetic acid hazardous?
Cyanoacetic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H332 — Harmful if inhaled; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Cyanoacetic acid?
For Cyanoacetic acid, Upstream Products: Ethyl cyanoacetate, Malononitrile, L-Aspartic acid; Downstream Products: 2-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-1-yl)acetonitrile, Sodium cyanoacetate, 2-Octyl cyanoacetate.
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