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Methyl cyanoacetate

Also known as: methyl 2-cyanoacetate, 2-cyanoacetic acid methyl ester, Cyanoacetic acid methyl ester, Methyl cyanoethanoate, Methylcyanoacetate, methyl cyanoethanoate, Methylester kyseliny kyanoctove, Tofacitinib Impurity 198, Pemetrexed disodium Impurity 12, NCCH2CO2CH3, 2-cyanopropanoate

Methyl cyanoacetate (CAS 105-34-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H5NO2 and a molecular weight of 99.088 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -13 °C, a boiling point of 208.0±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 86.5±5.2 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
105-34-0
Jingsj CID
J-44828-2
Molecular Formula
C4H5NO2
Molecular Weight
99.088 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point-13 °C
Boiling Point208.0±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point86.5±5.2 °C
Exact Mass99.032028
PSA50.09000
LogP-0.47
Additional Property3.41 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure0.2±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.402
Additional Property54 g/L (20 ºC)

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2926909090
SummaryHS: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 cyanoacetate?

The CAS number of Methyl cyanoacetate is 105-34-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl cyanoacetate?

Methyl cyanoacetate has molecular formula C4H5NO2 and molecular weight 99.088 g/mol.

Is Methyl cyanoacetate hazardous?

Methyl cyanoacetate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl cyanoacetate?

For Methyl cyanoacetate, Upstream Products: 3-Methoxypropionitrile, Methanol, Cyanoacetic acid; Downstream Products: methyl 2-amino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-c]pyridine-3-carboxylate hydrochloride, Methyl 2-(5,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-2-yl)acetate, methyl 3-acetamidopropanoate.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Methyl cyanoacetate (CAS 105-34-0)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-44828-2 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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