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Sigma-Aldrich

Cyanoacetamide

99%

Synonym(s):

2-Cyanoacetamide

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Linear Formula:
NCCH2CONH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
84.08
Beilstein:
878221
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

mp

119-121 °C (lit.)

solubility

cold water: soluble 1gm in 6.5ml

functional group

amide
nitrile

SMILES string

NC(=O)CC#N

InChI

1S/C3H4N2O/c4-2-1-3(5)6/h1H2,(H2,5,6)

InChI key

DGJMPUGMZIKDRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Cyanoacetamide is the starting reagent for vitamin B6 synthesis. It reacts with reducing carbohydrates in borate buffer to give intense fluorescence andis useful for the automated analysis of carbohydrates as borate complexes.

Cyanoacetamide is a highly reactive compound used as a reaction intermediate in condensation and substitution reactions.

Application

Cyanoacetamide was used in spectrofluorimetric method for the determination of some antihistaminic H1 receptor antagonist drugs such as ebastine, cetirizine dihydrochloride and fexofenadine hydrochloride. It may be used in fluorometric determination of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine. It was used as post column fluorigenic derivatizing agent for the bio-analysis and pharmacokinetics of chitosan ester in rabbit serum.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

419.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

215 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Cyanoacetamide derivatives as synthons in heterocyclic synthesis
Fadda, et al.
Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 32, 259-286 (2008)
Fluorometric determination of 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine with 2-cyanoacetamide.
Liu Y, et al.
Journal of Fluorescence, 13(2), 123-128 (2003)
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Cyanoacetamide derivatives as synthons in heterocyclic synthesis.
Fadda AA, et al.
Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 32(3), 259-286 (2008)
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Knoevenagel Condensation is an organic reaction named after Emil Knoevenagel. It is a classic C-C bond formation reaction and a modification of the Aldol Condensation.

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