Description

Ethyl (E)-3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)Acrylate is a high-purity, versatile acrylate ester monomer characterized by its specific aromatic substitution. This compound is a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its ability to introduce both a reactive acrylate moiety and a bulky, hydrophobic isopropylphenyl group into target molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where its structural motif contributes to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a co-monomer for creating polymers with tailored properties such as enhanced UV stability, hydrophobicity, and specific refractive indices for optical applications.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A valuable intermediate in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed as a building block for synthesizing complex aromatic esters used in high-value fragrance and flavor compounds.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a Michael acceptor or a coupling partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Heck reaction) for constructing complex conjugated systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (E)-3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)Acrylate
CAS No.	128408-02-6
Molecular Formula	C14H18O2
Molecular Weight	218.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-Ethyl 3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)acrylate; Ethyl (E)-3-(p-Isopropylphenyl)propenoate; 4-Isopropylcinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester; (E)-3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl trans-3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)acrylate; Ethyl 3-(4-(1-Methylethyl)phenyl)-2-propenoate; p-Isopropylcinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-(1-methylethyl)phenyl)-, ethyl ester, (E)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl (E)-3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)Acrylate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
(E)-Isomer Content (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w

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