Ethyl cyanoacetate

Ethyl cyanoacetate (CAS 105-56-6), also known as cyanoacetic acid ethyl ester, is a reactive ester used as a synthetic intermediate and a flavoring agent.

Where is Ethyl cyanoacetate used?

• Flavor and fragrance: fruity, wine-like notes in finished compositions
• Personal care: reactive intermediate in synthesis of active ingredients and specialty esters
• Monomer and building block: key starting material
• Production of cyanoacrylate adhesives, pharmaceuticals and agrochemical intermediates
• Fine chemical and API manufacturing: synthesis of heterocyclic compounds including pyridines and pyrimidines
• It serves as a staple in modern chemical synthesis.

Good to know: Consistent purity directly affects downstream reaction yields and final product quality. Buyers should confirm purity specifications and packaging options with suppliers based on end-use requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Standard drum and IBC quantities
• High-purity grades for flavor and pharmaceutical synthesis