Description

3-Cyanocinnamic Acid is a versatile organic building block featuring both a cinnamic acid backbone and a nitrile functional group. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences and advanced materials sectors. The compound is supplied to meet the stringent purity requirements of modern synthetic applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a cinnamic acid or styrene derivative scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in various coupling reactions (e.g., Heck reaction) and as a starting material for preparing heterocyclic compounds, dyes, and functional polymers.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a core component in the development of advanced organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system and modifiable functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Used to create fluorescent tags or enzyme inhibitors for biochemical and diagnostic research.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological development and discovery chemistry in university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Cyanocinnamic Acid
CAS No.	32858-79-0
Molecular Formula	C10H7NO2
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(3-Cyanophenyl)acrylic acid; 3-Cyanocinnamic acid; 3-Cyanobenzeneacrylic acid; (E)-3-(3-Cyanophenyl)-2-propenoic acid; m-Cyanocinnamic acid; trans-3-Cyanocinnamic acid; 3-(3-Cyanophenyl)propenoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanocinnamic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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