Description

Ammonium 2-Butenoate is the ammonium salt of 2-butenoic acid, a versatile chemical intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a building block for creating more complex molecules, offering a reactive carboxylate group for further chemical transformations. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including Michael additions and esterifications, to introduce the 2-butenoate moiety.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Can be utilized in the synthesis of certain aroma compounds and flavoring agents.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for chemical research in academic and industrial laboratories exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium 2-Butenoate
CAS No.	23306-69-6
Molecular Formula	C₄H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	103.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Crotonate; Crotonic Acid Ammonium Salt; 2-Butenoic Acid, Ammonium Salt; (E)-2-Butenoic Acid Ammonium Salt; trans-2-Butenoic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium (E)-2-Butenoate; Ammonium trans-Crotonate; Crotonate Ammonium
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Quality Control

Our Ammonium 2-Butenoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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