Description

4-Phenylenediacrylic Acid is an important organic intermediate featuring a conjugated diacid structure with a central phenyl core. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced polymers, functional materials, and specialty chemicals. Industries such as polymer research, organic electronics, and fine chemical manufacturing require this high-purity intermediate for developing materials with specific optical or electronic properties.

Application

• Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polyesters, polyamides, and other specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability or specific functional groups.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the research and development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photovoltaic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Liquid Crystal Intermediates: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• UV Absorbers and Stabilizers: Incorporated into formulations for plastics and coatings to improve resistance to ultraviolet light degradation.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Functions as an organic linker in the construction of porous coordination polymers for gas storage, separation, or catalysis.
• Cross-linking Agent for Coatings: Used to enhance the durability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties of industrial and specialty coatings.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenylenediacrylic Acid
CAS No.	16323-43-6
Molecular Formula	C14H12O4
Molecular Weight	244.24 g/mol
Synonyms	trans,trans-4-Phenylenediacrylic Acid; (E,E)-1,4-Phenylenediacrylic Acid; p-Phenylenediacrylic Acid; 1,4-Bis(2-carboxyethenyl)benzene; 4-(2-Carboxyvinyl)cinnamic Acid; p-Diacrylic Acid Benzene; Benzene-1,4-diacrylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenylenediacrylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of heat.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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