Description

4-(Mesitylamino)-4-Oxobut-2-Enoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a mesitylamino group conjugated to an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel functional materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for building complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those requiring specific steric and electronic properties from the mesityl group.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where its structural motif can contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for functional monomers or ligands in the creation of advanced polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), or catalysts.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial organic chemistry research for studying Michael addition reactions or as a scaffold for further functionalization.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in synthesizing specialized colorants and imaging agents due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Mesitylamino)-4-Oxobut-2-Enoic Acid
CAS No.	189875-67-0
Molecular Formula	C14H17NO3
Molecular Weight	247.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2,4,6-Trimethylanilino)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid; 2-Butenoic acid, 4-[(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)amino]-4-oxo-; 4-Mesitylamino-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid; (2E)-4-(Mesitylamino)-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid; 4-Oxo-4-(mesitylamino)but-2-enoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Mesitylamino)-4-Oxobut-2-Enoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.