Methyl cyanoacetate
Agent Name
Methyl cyanoacetate
CAS Number
105-34-0
Formula
C4-H5-N-O2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Cyanoacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-cyanoacetate; Methyl cyanoethanoate; Methylester kyseliny kyanoctove [Czech]; Acetic acid, 2-cyano-, methyl ester; Acetic acid, cyano-, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitriles
Description
Colorless liquid with a mild odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make large scale and fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastic products, and computer-electronic-optical equipment; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
A strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Ethyl cyanoacetate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.138 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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