2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide

Synonym(s):2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide;ACA

CAS NO.：6719-21-7
Empirical Formula: C3H5N3O
Molecular Weight: 99.09
MDL number: MFCD00040532
EINECS: 229-771-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:25:40

What is 2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide?

Description

2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide, a purine derivative with a diatomic molecule, has been shown to inhibit cancer cells in animals. It has been shown to inhibit the replication of plague virus, an RNA virus that causes encephalitis and other diseases in humans. The nitrogen atom on the molecule is responsible for its transport properties, including intestinal uptake and the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide also inhibits the activity of amide hydrolase, an enzyme responsible for the hydrolysis of peptides into amino acids. This process results in reduced protein synthesis, which leads to cell death.

Chemical properties

Beige Powder

The Uses of 2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide

2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide is used as building block in chemical synthesis. Attributes Development Product Contact

Solubility in organics

soluble in ether and methanol.

Properties of 2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide

Melting point:	120-124 °C
Boiling point:	338.5±37.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1.298±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	Store at <= 20°C.
form	Powder
pka	17.05±0.50(Predicted)
color	Beige to tan
Water Solubility	soluble
InChI	InChI=1S/C3H5N3O/c4-1-2(5)3(6)7/h2H,5H2,(H2,6,7)

Safety information for 2-Amino-2-cyanoacetamide

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.