Description

Sodium 3-Methyl-4-Phenyl-3-Butenoate is a specialized organic salt with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its structure makes it valuable for constructing complex molecular frameworks, particularly in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific phenyl-substituted butenoate motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including dyes, pigments, and performance materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon bond formation and cyclization reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential use in the preparation of novel ligands for metal-catalyzed processes due to its carboxylate functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3-Methyl-4-Phenyl-3-Butenoate
CAS No.	19488-17-6
Molecular Formula	C11H11NaO2
Molecular Weight	198.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-phenyl-3-butenoic acid sodium salt; Sodium 3-methyl-4-phenylbut-3-enoate; 3-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-4-phenyl-, sodium salt (1:1); 4-Phenyl-3-methyl-3-butenoic acid sodium salt; (E)-Sodium 3-methyl-4-phenylbut-3-enoate; (Z)-Sodium 3-methyl-4-phenylbut-3-enoate; Sodium (3-methyl-4-phenylbut-3-enoate)
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 3-Methyl-4-Phenyl-3-Butenoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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