Description

Ethyl (2Z,4E)-2-Cyano-5-Phenyl-Penta-2,4-Dienoate is a high-purity, conjugated dienoate ester derivative that serves as a critical advanced intermediate in complex organic syntheses. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both cyano and phenyl groups on a diene backbone, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring complex diene or cyano-substituted structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where its functional groups can be leveraged for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials due to its conjugated π-system.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments requiring specific chromophores.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition and cross-coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential precursor for creating novel ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (2Z,4E)-2-Cyano-5-Phenyl-Penta-2,4-Dienoate
CAS No.	24139-56-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₃NO₂
Molecular Weight	227.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Cyano-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dienoate; (2Z,4E)-Ethyl 2-Cyano-5-phenyl-2,4-pentadienoate; 2,4-Pentadienoic acid, 2-cyano-5-phenyl-, ethyl ester, (2Z,4E)-; Ethyl (Z,E)-2-Cyano-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dienoate; 2-Cyano-5-phenylpenta-2,4-dienoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Penta-2,4-dienoic acid, 2-cyano-5-phenyl-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl (2Z,4E)-2-Cyano-5-Phenyl-Penta-2,4-Dienoate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles where applicable. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, available upon request. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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