Methyl Cyanoacetate

Name:
Methyl Cyanoacetate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	malonic methyl ester nitrile
M Formula:	CNCH2COOCH3
Properties:
Colorless liquid. Bp 203C (115C) at 6 mm Hg, fp −22.5C, d 1.1225 (15/4C), refr index 1.419–1.420 (20C). Soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
Esterification of cyanoacetic acid with methanol, reaction of an alkali cyanide and chloroacetic methyl ester.
Use:
Organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, dyes.