Description

(2Z)-2-Cyano-3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)Acrylic Acid is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a cyanoacrylic acid core with an isopropylphenyl substituent. This compound matters as a versatile building block for synthesizing advanced functional materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymatic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Functional Material Development: Used in research for creating organic semiconductors, non-linear optical (NLO) materials, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile synthon for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Potential starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2Z)-2-Cyano-3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	25554-21-6
Molecular Formula	C13H13NO2
Molecular Weight	215.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-(4-isopropylphenyl)-2-propenoic acid; (Z)-2-Cyano-3-(p-isopropylphenyl)acrylic acid; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3-(4-(1-methylethyl)phenyl)-, (2Z)-; 4-Isopropyl-α-cyanocinnamic acid; p-Isopropyl-α-cyanocinnamic acid; (Z)-α-Cyano-4-isopropylcinnamic acid; 25554-21-6; (2Z)-2-Cyano-3-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]prop-2-enoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2Z)-2-Cyano-3-(4-Isopropylphenyl)Acrylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.