Description

4-Formylcinnamic Acid is a versatile aromatic aldehyde and carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group, makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those with cinnamic acid or chalcone backbones, which exhibit a range of biological activities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive aldehyde functionality.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core building block for synthesizing conjugated organic molecules used in electronic displays and lighting applications.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to introduce cross-linking sites, UV-absorbing properties, or to alter material flexibility and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for Knoevenagel condensations, Perkin reactions, and other C-C bond-forming reactions in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for producing certain aromatic compounds used in specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Formylcinnamic Acid
CAS No.	23359-08-2
Molecular Formula	C10H8O3
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formylcinnamic acid; 3-(4-Formylphenyl)acrylic acid; p-Formylcinnamic acid; 4-Carboxycinnamaldehyde; (E)-3-(4-Formylphenyl)acrylic acid; trans-4-Formylcinnamic acid; Cinnamic acid, 4-formyl-; 4-Formyl-trans-cinnamic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-Formylcinnamic Acid is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	255 - 260 °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.