Description

Potassium Cinnamate is the potassium salt of cinnamic acid, a versatile organic compound with the CAS registry number 16089-48-8. It serves as a key intermediate and functional ingredient in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and fine chemicals, offering enhanced solubility and stability in various formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and personal care industries seeking a reliable, high-purity building block.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with cinnamate-based structures.
• UV Absorbers & Sunscreen Agents: Acts as a precursor or a key component in the manufacture of organic UV filters for cosmetic and skincare formulations.
• Flavor and Fragrance Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or intermediate for producing esters and compounds that impart sweet, balsamic, or fruity notes.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or additive in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and photosensitive materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry for reactions such as Knoevenagel condensations and as a source of the cinnamoyl moiety.
• Preservative Systems: Utilized in the development of preservative blends, leveraging the antimicrobial properties associated with cinnamic acid derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Cinnamate
CAS No.	16089-48-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7KO2
Molecular Weight	186.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium (E)-3-phenylacrylate; Cinnamic acid potassium salt; trans-Cinnamic acid potassium salt; Potassium trans-cinnamate; 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acid potassium salt; Potassium β-phenylacrylate; Phenylacrylic acid potassium salt; Potassium (E)-cinnamate
EINECS	240-238-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium Cinnamate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	Reported on COA
Solubility	Freely soluble in water

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