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ethyl 2-(2-cyanoethylamino)acetate hydrochloride; CAS No.: 1081523-75-2; ethyl 2-(2-cyanoethylamino)acetate hydrochloride. PROPERTIES: This compound is an ethyl 2-(2-cyanoethylamino)acetate hydrochloride appearing as white hygroscopic powder. Its molecular weight is approximately 207.69 g/mol (free base). It has characteristic sharp melting point around 120-125 C (with decomposition). The compound is highly soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It's moisture sensitive and may absorb atmospheric moisture readily. Store in tightly sealed containers under dry conditions. Keep below 25 C and protect from humidity. Handle with care using appropriate engineering controls to prevent dust inhalation. APPLICATIONS: ethyl 2-(2-cyanoethylamino)acetate hydrochloride is used in pharmaceutical research as intermediate for nucleoside analogs as described in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. It's employed in synthesis of certain antiviral compounds mentioned in Antiviral Research. Additionally, this compound serves as building block for preparing amino acid derivatives reported in Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry. The cyanoethyl group provides valuable nitrile functionality for further derivatization in medicinal chemistry applications.