Description

Ethyl (2E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)Acrylate is a high-purity, light-sensitive organic ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its conjugated system and functional nitro group, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those with chalcone or cinnamate-based structures for therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the research and development of electron-transport or emissive layer materials due to its conjugated π-system.
• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a starting material for creating organic compounds with potential applications in photonics and electro-optics.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions, such as Michael additions or cyclizations.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, leveraging the nitro and acrylate functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (2E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)Acrylate
CAS No.	24393-61-1
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO4
Molecular Weight	221.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(2E)-Ethyl 3-(4-nitrophenyl)acrylate; Ethyl (E)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)propenoate; Ethyl p-nitrocinnamate; (E)-Ethyl 3-(4-nitrophenyl)acrylate; 4-Nitrocinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester; (E)-Ethyl 4-nitrocinnamate; Ethyl trans-4-nitrocinnamate; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-nitrophenyl)-, ethyl ester, (2E)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl (2E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)Acrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-proof secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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