Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-(1-Oxo-2-Propen-1-Yl)-, Methyl Ester is a specialized chemical intermediate featuring a conjugated system of an acrylate ester and a benzoic acid derivative. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules with tailored properties. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors for developing active ingredients, functional monomers, and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Chemistry: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, coatings, and UV-curable resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for Michael additions, polymerizations, and other C-C bond-forming reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of complex fragrance and flavor compounds.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing advanced organic electronic materials and photoresists.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-(1-Oxo-2-Propen-1-Yl)-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	187401-48-5
Molecular Formula	C11H10O3
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Acryloyloxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Acryloyloxybenzoate; 4-(Acryloyloxy)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-(Acryloyloxy)benzoate; p-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenyl Acrylate; Acrylic Acid 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenyl Ester; Benzoic Acid, p-(Acryloyloxy)-, Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 4-(1-Oxo-2-Propen-1-Yl)-, Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). The product is stable under inert atmosphere but should be kept away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents as indicated by its chemical properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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