cyanoacetic acid

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cyanoacetic acid [¦sī·ə·nō·ə′sēd·ik ′as·əd]

(organic chemistry)

NCCH₂COOH Hygroscopic crystals with a melting point of 66°C; decomposes at 160°C; soluble in ether, water, and alcohol; used in the synthesis of intermediates and in the commercial preparation of barbital. Also known as malonic mononitrile.

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