Description

trans-Styrylacetic Acid CAS NO 1914-58-5 is a versatile organic compound featuring a carboxylic acid group conjugated with a styryl moiety. This structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with anti-inflammatory or other therapeutic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a core component for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers requiring specific aromatic-acrylic structures.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies, catalysis research, and the development of new synthetic pathways.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aromatic compounds used in specialty formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-Styrylacetic Acid
CAS No.	1914-58-5
Molecular Formula	C10H10O2
Molecular Weight	162.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-Phenyl-2-propenoic Acid; trans-Cinnamylacetic Acid; (E)-3-Phenylacrylic Acid; (E)-Cinnamic Acid (common, but note specific isomer); trans-β-Styrylacetic Acid; (E)-Styrylacetic Acid; 3-Phenyl-trans-acrylic Acid; (2E)-3-Phenylprop-2-enoic Acid (IUPAC)
EINECS	217-615-4

Quality Control

Our trans-Styrylacetic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers, bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	136 - 140 °C
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.