Ethyl cyanoacetate

Ethyl cyanoacetate is a high-purity pesticide-intermediate supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.

1. Intermediate in Organic Synthesis

Widely used as a versatile building block in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals.

The active methylene group (between the nitrile and ester) enables Michael additions, Knoevenagel condensations, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.

Precursor for synthesizing heterocycles such as pyridines, pyrimidines, and pyrroles.

2. Pharmaceutical Industry

Used in the synthesis of important drugs including barbiturates, vitamin B1 analogs, and other bioactive compounds.

Enables the construction of complex molecular scaffolds with nitrile and ester functionalities.

3. Agrochemical Production

Employed in the manufacture of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.

Provides a reactive handle for introducing nitrile and ester groups into agrochemical molecules.

4. Dye and Pigment Synthesis

Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of various colorants and dyes due to its reactive methylene and nitrile groups.

✅ Highly Reactive Methylene Group

Allows diverse synthetic transformations under mild conditions.

✅ Dual Functional Groups

The presence of both nitrile and ester groups provides multiple sites for chemical modification.

✅ Broad Applicability

Used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and specialty chemicals.

✅ Cost-Effective and Readily Available

Commercially produced at scale with relatively low cost.

Ethyl cyanoacetate (CAS 105-56-6) is a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate notable for its reactive methylene flanked by ester and nitrile groups. Its utility spans pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and fine chemicals synthesis, enabling efficient construction of complex molecules. With its broad reactivity and availability, ethyl cyanoacetate remains a staple reagent in organic synthesis and industrial manufacturing.

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