Description

Ethyl trans-3-Benzoylacrylate is a high-purity, versatile α,β-unsaturated ester derivative used as a key synthetic intermediate. Its conjugated system and reactive functional groups make it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it facilitates the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex olefinic or carbonyl-containing structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in Michael addition reactions, cycloadditions, and other C-C bond-forming transformations to create specialty chemicals and functional monomers.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers with specific optical or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for scaling up novel synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl trans-3-Benzoylacrylate
CAS No.	15121-89-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂O₃
Molecular Weight	204.22 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-Ethyl 3-Benzoylacrylate; Ethyl (E)-3-Benzoylpropenoate; Ethyl (E)-4-Oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate; 3-Benzoylacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; (E)-Ethyl 3-Benzoylacrylate; Ethyl β-Benzoylacrylate; NSC 404082; trans-3-Benzoylacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl trans-3-Benzoylacrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	65 - 68 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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