Description

4-Phenylcinnamaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile organic intermediate characterized by its distinct aromatic structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a reactive aldehyde group and a conjugated system for diverse chemical transformations. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for advanced polymers and liquid crystal compounds.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a starting material for creating complex aromatic aldehydes with unique organoleptic properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and condensation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenylcinnamaldehyde
CAS No.	113538-22-0
Molecular Formula	C15H12O
Molecular Weight	208.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-4-Phenylcinnamaldehyde; 4-Phenyl-trans-cinnamaldehyde; 3-(4-Phenylphenyl)-2-propenal; 4-Biphenylacrylaldehyde; (E)-3-(Biphenyl-4-yl)acrylaldehyde; 4-Phenyl-trans-cinnamic aldehyde; 4-Phenylbenzylideneacetaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenylcinnamaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.