Product Identification

Product Name

2-Cyano-3-ethoxy-2-propenoic acid ethyl ester

Synonyms

2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3-ethoxy-, ethyl ester
Ethyl (E)-2-cyano-3-ethoxyprop-2-enoate
Ethyl 3-ethoxy-2-cyanoacrylate
Ethyl ethoxymethylenecyanoacetate

CAS

94-05-3

Formula

C8H11NO3

Molecular Weight

169.18

EINECS

202-299-5

Beilstein/Gmelin

878814

Beilstein Reference

3-03-00-00960

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Odorless off-white solid

Solubility in water

Slightly soluble

Melting Point

52

Boiling Point

305

Vapor Pressure

0.0008 (25 C)

Partition Coefficient

.7

Heat Of Vaporization

54.6

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid.

Skin

Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Inhalation

Causes respiratory tract irritation.

Skin

May cause irritation with burning pain, itching and redness.

Eyes

May cause irreversible eye injury.

EC Risk Phrase

R 20/21/22

EC Safety Phrase

S 22 36/37

UN (DOT)

3276

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.

Respirators

A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

130

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents.

Decomposition

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Transport Information

UN Number

3276