Description

4-Nitro-trans-Cinnamonitrile is a specialized organic compound featuring a nitrophenyl group conjugated with a cyano-substituted alkene. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate for advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a nitrocinnamonitrile scaffold.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for heterocyclic compounds, dyes, and functional materials due to the reactivity of the nitro and cyano groups.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for use in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitro-trans-Cinnamonitrile
CAS No.	29246-70-6
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)acrylonitrile; trans-4-Nitrocinnamonitrile; (E)-4-Nitrocinnamomitrile; 3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-propenenitrile; 4-Nitro-trans-cinnamomitrile; 4-Nitrocinnamonitrile; (E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-propenenitrile; p-Nitrocinnamonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitro-trans-Cinnamonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

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 strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.