Description

Methyl (E)-2-Oxo-4-Phenyl-3-Butenoate is a high-purity, versatile α,β-unsaturated keto ester building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its conjugated system and reactive carbonyl group make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures with high precision. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, including potential drug candidates and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a Michael acceptor or a dipolarophile in cycloaddition reactions for constructing heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl (E)-2-Oxo-4-Phenyl-3-Butenoate
CAS No.	107969-78-8
Molecular Formula	C11H10O3
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbut-3-enoate; Methyl (E)-2-oxo-4-phenyl-3-butenoate; 3-Butenoic acid, 2-oxo-4-phenyl-, methyl ester, (E)-; Methyl trans-2-oxo-4-phenyl-3-butenoate; 2-Oxo-4-phenyl-3-butenoic acid methyl ester; (E)-2-Oxo-4-phenyl-3-butenoic acid methyl ester; Benzylideneacetoacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl benzylideneacetoacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl (E)-2-Oxo-4-Phenyl-3-Butenoate adheres to stringent in-process controls and final batch testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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