Description

4-(Prop-2-En-1-Yloxy)Butanoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and an allyl ether group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing ester and amide linkages.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, coatings, and hydrogels via its polymerizable allyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides as a reactive intermediate.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and display components.
• Surface Modification Agent: Utilized for grafting functional groups onto surfaces or polymers to alter wettability, adhesion, or biocompatibility.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a handle for further chemical transformations (e.g., Michael additions, radical reactions, hydrolysis) in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Prop-2-En-1-Yloxy)Butanoic Acid
CAS No.	44958-10-3
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Allyloxy)butanoic Acid; Butanoic acid, 4-(2-propen-1-yloxy)-; 4-Allyloxybutyric Acid; Allyl 3-carboxypropyl ether; 4-(Allyloxy)butyric Acid; 4-(2-Propenyloxy)butanoic Acid; 4-(Prop-2-enyloxy)butanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Prop-2-En-1-Yloxy)Butanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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