Description

3-Butenamide is a versatile, unsaturated amide compound that serves as a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its terminal alkene and amide functionalities make it a crucial intermediate for constructing more complex molecules through various chemical reactions. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring an unsaturated amide moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where it acts as a core structural unit.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers with specific properties, such as polyamides or functional coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Michael addition reactions, cycloadditions, and other transformations to introduce the butenamide functional group into target molecules.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized in the design of chemical probes, bioconjugates, and linker molecules for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Butenamide
CAS No.	28446-58-4
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO
Molecular Weight	85.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Vinylacetamide; But-3-enamide; 3-Buten-1-amide; Allylcarboxamide; 3-Buteneamide; Allyl amide; 4-Aminobut-1-ene-4-one (tautomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Butenamide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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%

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