Description

trans-Styrylacetic Acid is a versatile organic building block featuring a conjugated system ideal for chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. Industries such as fine chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical R&D, and material science laboratories need it for constructing complex molecules, including potential drug candidates and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Heck reactions, Suzuki couplings, and other cross-coupling methodologies to introduce the styrylacetic acid moiety.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing specific aromatic compounds.
• Research and Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-Styrylacetic Acid
CAS No.	2243-53-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10O2
Molecular Weight	162.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-Phenyl-2-propenoic Acid; (E)-Cinnamyl Acid; trans-Cinnamyl Acid; (E)-3-Phenylacrylic Acid; trans-3-Phenyl-2-propenoic Acid; (E)-Styrylacetic Acid; 3-Phenyl-trans-acrylic Acid; β-Styrylacrylic Acid
EINECS	218-823-9

Quality Control

Our trans-Styrylacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	136 - 140 °C
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.