Description

(E)-4-(3-Methoxy-3-Oxoprop-1-En-1-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring a benzoic acid core conjugated with a methyl acrylate moiety. This compound is valued for its dual functional groups, enabling its use as a versatile intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting inflammation or metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing conjugated organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to introduce cross-linking sites or modify thermal and mechanical properties through its acrylic ester functionality.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Suzuki coupling, Heck reaction, and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex organic frameworks.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-4-(3-Methoxy-3-Oxoprop-1-En-1-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	115974-97-5
Molecular Formula	C11H10O4
Molecular Weight	206.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(1E)-3-Methoxy-3-oxoprop-1-en-1-yl]benzoic Acid; (E)-4-(3-Methoxy-3-oxoprop-1-enyl)benzoic Acid; trans-4-(3-Methoxy-3-oxo-1-propenyl)benzoic Acid; Methyl (E)-4-Carboxycinnamate; (E)-3-(4-Carboxyphenyl)acrylic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-[(1E)-3-methoxy-3-oxo-1-propen-1-yl]-; Methyl (E)-p-Carboxycinnamate
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Quality Control

Our production of (E)-4-(3-Methoxy-3-Oxoprop-1-En-1-Yl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor purity grades to meet specific project requirements from research to commercial scale.

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). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥99.0%
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.