Description

Methyl (E)-3-Isopropylacrylate, also known as Methyl trans-4-Methylpent-2-Enoate, is a high-purity, unsaturated ester monomer valued for its role as a versatile chemical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its specific stereochemistry and functional group make it a critical intermediate for producing fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the agrochemical, fragrance, and advanced material sectors seeking to introduce specific branched-chain functionalities into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific isopropylacrylate motifs.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for creating esters with unique fruity or floral notes in high-value aroma chemicals.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into acrylic resins and copolymers to modify properties like flexibility, hydrophobicity, and glass transition temperature.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Michael additions, Diels-Alder reactions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming transformations in research and development.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of advanced organic materials for display and semiconductor applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl (E)-3-Isopropylacrylate, Methyl trans-4-Methylpent-2-Enoate
CAS No.	20515-15-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-Methyl 3-isopropylacrylate; Methyl (E)-3-(1-methylethyl)-2-propenoate; trans-4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid methyl ester; Methyl trans-4-methylpent-2-enoate; 2-Pentenoic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester, (E)-; Methyl 4-methyl-trans-2-pentenoate; (E)-4-Methyl-2-pentenoic acid methyl ester; Methyl (E)-4-methyl-2-pentenoate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl (E)-3-Isopropylacrylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, isomer content, and residual solvents are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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