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Methyl cyanoformate

Methyl cyanoformate chemical structure
CAS Number17640-15-2
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight85.06 g/mol

What is Methyl cyanoformate?

Methyl cyanoformate is a chemical compound with CAS number 17640-15-2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Methyl cyanoformate has been used in:
• enantioselective synthesis of series of pure S-(+)-2β-carboalkoxy-3α-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]tropanes1
• regioselective synthesis of β-keto esters via C-acylation of lithium enolates2
• peroxide-initiated free-radical chain cyanation of several hydrocarbons3
• the C-acylation of enolates4

Specifications

Linear Formula

NCCO2CH3

Molecular Weight

85.06 g/mol

Grade

purum

Assay/Purity

99%

Boiling Point

100-101 °C(lit.)

Density

1.072 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226-H300-H310-H315-H319-H330

Precautionary Statements

P260-P264-P280-P284-P302 + P350-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

241-626-6

WGK Germany

3

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