Description

2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Cyano-3-(4-Bromophenyl)-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized acrylate derivative characterized by its cyano and bromophenyl functional groups. This compound matters as a high-value chemical intermediate, offering a unique combination of reactivity and structural features for advanced synthesis. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive scaffold.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a versatile Michael acceptor or electrophile in fine chemical and academic research.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Investigated for use in electronic materials due to its conjugated system and bromine substituent.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Cyano-3-(4-Bromophenyl)-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	18861-58-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀BrNO₂
Molecular Weight	280.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-(4-bromophenyl)acrylate; Ethyl (2E)-2-Cyano-3-(4-bromophenyl)prop-2-enoate; (E)-Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-(4-bromophenyl)acrylate; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3-(4-bromophenyl)-, ethyl ester, (2E)-; 4-Bromobenzylidenecyanoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Bromobenzylidenecyanoacetate; NSC 408981
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Cyano-3-(4-Bromophenyl)-, Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 compound 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.