Description

3-Carboxycinnamic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a cinnamic acid moiety, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing active ingredients, ligands, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for anti-inflammatory and oncology research applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complexing agents used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to produce specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions and multi-step syntheses to introduce specific functional groups and aromaticity.
• Research and Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Carboxycinnamic Acid
CAS No.	25974-99-6
Molecular Formula	C10H8O4
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Carboxycinnamic Acid; 3-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid; 3-Carboxyphenylacetic Acid; m-Carboxycinnamic Acid; 3-Carboxybenzeneacrylic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(2-carboxyethenyl)-; (E)-3-(3-Carboxyphenyl)acrylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Carboxycinnamic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its acidic nature, ensure proper handling procedures are followed.

Specification

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