Description

2-Butenoic Acid, 4-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl-4-Oxo- is a specialized organic compound featuring a biphenyl core conjugated with a butenoic acid moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals where specific aromatic and reactive functional groups are required. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific biological pathways.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the research and development of advanced liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and optical devices due to its rigid biphenyl structure.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor or dopant material in the fabrication of OLED layers for enhanced efficiency and color purity.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional side chains into polymers, improving their thermal stability, optical properties, or solubility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized as an intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A crucial reagent for chemical research in organic synthesis, material science, and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Butenoic Acid, 4-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl-4-Oxo-
CAS No.	34682-12-7
Molecular Formula	C16H12O3
Molecular Weight	252.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Biphenylyl)-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid; (E)-4-Oxo-4-(4-phenylphenyl)but-2-enoic Acid; 4'-Benzoylacrylic Acid; 4-(4-Phenylbenzoyl)acrylic Acid; 4-Oxo-4-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)but-2-enoic Acid; p-Phenylcinnamoylformic Acid; Biphenyl-4-yl glyoxyloyl acrylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Butenoic Acid, 4-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Yl-4-Oxo- is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.