Methyl cyanoformate
- CAS NO.：17640-15-2
- Empirical Formula: C3H3NO2
- Molecular Weight: 85.06
- MDL number: MFCD00013420
- EINECS: 241-626-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:27:29
What is Methyl cyanoformate?
Description
Methyl cyanoformate is the organic compound with the formula CH3OC(O)CN. It is used as a reagent in organic synthesis as a source of the methoxy carbonyl group , in which context it is also known as Mander's reagent. It was also the active ingredient in the pesticide product Zyklon A.
Chemical properties
Colorless liquid; ethereal odor. Decomposedby alkalies and water. Soluble in alcohol, benzene,ether.
The Uses of Methyl cyanoformate
Selective acylating reagent.
The Uses of Methyl cyanoformate
Organic synthesis.
Purification Methods
Purify the ester by fractionation through a 45cm glass helices packed column or a 30cm spinning band column. [Sheppard J Org Chem 27 3756 1962.] It has been distilled through a short Vigreux column (p 11), and further purified by recrystallisation from Et2O at -40o as white crystals which melt at room temperature. NMR: 4.0 ( C3), and IR: 2250 (CN) and 1750 (CO) cm-1 . [Childes & Weber JOrg Chem 41 3486 1976, Beilstein 2 III 1587.]
Properties of Methyl cyanoformate
| Melting point: | 185-186 °C |
| Boiling point: | 100-101 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.072 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 79 °F |
| BRN | 1742994 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Carbonocyanidic acid, methyl ester (17640-15-2) |
Safety information for Methyl cyanoformate
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02  Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Methyl cyanoformate
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