Description

(2E,4E)-5-Phenyl-Penta-2,4-Dienoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity conjugated diene ester, a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing molecular frameworks with specific stereochemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing conjugated diene systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive diene structure.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic structures in academic and industrial labs.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific aromatic compounds, subject to purity and regulatory compliance.
• Chemical Research: A standard reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry publications and process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2E,4E)-5-Phenyl-Penta-2,4-Dienoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1516-24-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight	188.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2E,4E)-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dienoate; Methyl 5-phenyl-2,4-pentadienoate; (E,E)-Methyl 5-phenylpenta-2,4-dienoate; 5-Phenyl-2,4-pentadienoic acid methyl ester; Penta-2,4-dienoic acid, 5-phenyl-, methyl ester, (2E,4E)-; Methyl trans,trans-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dienoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2E,4E)-5-Phenyl-Penta-2,4-Dienoic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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