Description

2-Formylcinnamic Acid is a versatile aromatic aldehyde and carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both formyl and carboxylic acid groups, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing cinnamic acid or chalcone frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive aldehyde functionality.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the production of complex organic molecules, including dyes, pigments, and optical materials.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for the construction of important heterocycles like quinolinones, coumarins, and other fused ring systems.
• Chalcone Derivative Production: Acts as a key reactant in Claisen-Schmidt condensation reactions to form chalcones, which have diverse biological activities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Can be utilized in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for chemical research in medicinal chemistry and synthetic methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Formylcinnamic Acid
CAS No.	28873-89-4
Molecular Formula	C10H8O3
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formylcinnamic Acid; 3-(2-Formylphenyl)acrylic Acid; 2-Carboxycinnamaldehyde; o-Formylcinnamic Acid; (E)-3-(2-Formylphenyl)acrylic Acid; 2-Formyl-trans-cinnamic Acid; 2-Carboxybenzylideneacetic Acid; NSC 163022
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Formylcinnamic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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