Description

(E)-3-p-Tolyl-Acrylic Acid Butyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetic organic ester compound. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its specific stereochemistry and functional groups. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a conjugated ester moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty monomers for electronic display and lighting applications.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for creating complex fragrance compounds, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a co-monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific aromatic and ester functionalities into polymer chains.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard or starting material in organic chemistry research for methodology development and compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-3-p-Tolyl-Acrylic Acid Butyl Ester
CAS No.	123248-21-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	218.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-propenoic acid butyl ester; Butyl (E)-3-(p-tolyl)acrylate; trans-3-(4-Methylphenyl)acrylic acid butyl ester; (E)-Butyl 3-(4-methylphenyl)acrylate; 3-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-propenoic acid butyl ester, (E)-; p-Tolylacrylic acid butyl ester; Butyl p-methylcinnamate (common name); (E)-3-(4-Methylphenyl)propenoic acid butyl ester
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Quality Control

Our (E)-3-p-Tolyl-Acrylic Acid Butyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, isomeric purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of GMP and ISO standards for fine chemical intermediates.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
(E)-Isomer Content (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.