ethyl 2-cyano-2-(pyridin-2-yl)acetate CAS 59601-57-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.59601-57-9
Molecular FormulaC10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight190.20 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

ethyl 2-cyano-2-(pyridin-2-yl)acetate CAS 59601-57-9 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

ethyl 2-cyano-2-(pyridin-2-yl)acetate (CAS 59601-57-9) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C10H10N2O2 and a molecular weight of 190.20 g/mol.

Structurally, ethyl 2-cyano-2-(pyridin-2-yl)acetate (C10H10N2O2) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 7.0, corresponding to approximately 7 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 190.20 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

As a certified reference material (CRM), ethyl 2-cyano-2-(pyridin-2-yl)acetate meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight190.20 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)7.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1974
Nitrogen Atoms2

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