Methyl N-cyanoethanimideate
Agrochemicals 2025-03-02
Methyl N-cyanoethanimideate
Chemical Name: Methyl N-cyanoethanimidate
Synonyms: Methyl cyanoacetimidate; Methyl 2-cyanoethanimidate
CAS Number: 14991-42-1
Molecular Formula: C₄H₆N₂O
Molecular Weight: 98.10 g/mol
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | Pungent, amine-like |
| Boiling Point | 120-122°C (248-252°F) at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.02 g/cm³ (20°C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.420-1.425 (20°C) |
| Solubility | Miscible with ethanol, ether; reacts with water |
| Flash Point | 32°C (90°F) (flammable) |
Hazard & Safety Information (GHS)
Danger Symbols:
🔥 Flammable Liquid (Category 3)
⚠️ Acute Toxicity (Category 4)
⚠️ Skin/Eye Irritant (Category 2)
Hazard Codes:
• H226: Flammable liquid and vapor
• H302: Harmful if swallowed
• H315: Causes skin irritation
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation
• H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Measures:
• P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames
• P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection
• P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call poison center
• P305+P351+P338: Eye rinse procedure
Chemical Behavior
• Hydrolysis: Reacts with water to form cyanoacetamide and methanol
• Reactivity:
- Condenses with amines to form amidines
- Polymerizes under acidic/basic conditions
• Light Sensitivity: Degrades under UV light
Applications
✔ Pharmaceutical intermediate (e.g., antiviral agents)
✔ Heterocycle synthesis (imidazole/pyrimidine derivatives)
✔ Peptide modification reagent
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