Compound Q&A
How is Propyl cyanoacetate (CAS: 14447-15-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
Propyl cyanoacetate (CAS: 14447-15-5) is typically synthesized through the reaction of acetyl chloride with propiononitrile. This process involves the use of a gas-phase reaction followed by a distillation step to purify the product. The reaction is selective and yields high purity Propyl cyanoacetate with a yield of over 80%.
About
CAS No
14447-15-5
English Name
Propyl cyanoacetate
Molecular Formula
C6H9NO2
Molecular Weight
116.16 g/mol
SMILES
CCCOC(=O)CC#N
InChIKey
NLFIMXLLXGTDME-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
