Description

Cinnamoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the cinnamoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the creation of compounds with specific functionalities. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential kinase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate the cinnamic acid backbone.
• Perfumery and Flavoring Agents: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing esters and other derivatives used in fragrances and artificial flavors.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings with enhanced properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation, esterification, and amidation reactions to construct complex organic molecules in research and development.
• UV Absorber and Stabilizer Production: Intermediate for manufacturing compounds used to protect materials from ultraviolet light degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cinnamoyl Chloride
CAS No.	102-92-1
Molecular Formula	C9H7ClO
Molecular Weight	166.60 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-Cinnamoyl Chloride; Cinnamic Acid Chloride; 3-Phenyl-2-propenoyl Chloride; (E)-Cinnamoyl Chloride; β-Phenylacryloyl Chloride; Cinnamyl Chloride; Phenylacryloyl Chloride; Cinnamoyl Chloride (trans)
EINECS	203-066-8

Quality Control

Our Cinnamoyl Chloride is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Cinnamic Acid	≤ 0.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.