Cyanoacrylate

C₅H₅NO₂

IUPAC: Methyl 2-cyanoacrylate

CAS: 137-05-3

Overview

Cyanoacrylate is the active ingredient in super glue. It polymerizes rapidly on contact with moisture, bonding surfaces within seconds.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 5 1.0080
Carbon C 5 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×5
4.5%
C
Carbon ×5
54.1%
N
Nitrogen ×1
12.6%
O
Oxygen ×2
28.8%

Uses

  • • Super glue
  • • Medical skin adhesive
  • • Forensic fingerprint fuming
  • • Industrial bonding

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Originally discovered accidentally in 1942 during WWII research on clear plastic gun sights

Safety

  • ⚠ Bonds skin instantly
  • ⚠ Irritant vapor

Structure

SMILES

COC(=O)C(=C)C#N

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
111.10 g/mol
Density
1.1000 g/cm³
Solubility
reacts

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
111.0320
XLogP
0.6
TPSA
50.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
163.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyanoacrylate?
Cyanoacrylate (C₅H₅NO₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Methyl 2-cyanoacrylate.
What is the molecular weight of Cyanoacrylate?
Cyanoacrylate has a molar mass of 111.1 g/mol.
What state is Cyanoacrylate at room temperature?
Cyanoacrylate is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Cyanoacrylate organic or inorganic?
Cyanoacrylate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Cyanoacrylate?
Cyanoacrylate (C₅H₅NO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).