Description

Allylacetic Acid is a versatile, short-chain unsaturated carboxylic acid characterized by its reactive vinyl and carboxyl functional groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable bifunctional building block for synthesizing polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a comonomer to introduce cross-linking sites or modify the flexibility and chemical resistance of polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent for exploring new organic reactions and catalytic processes in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Utilized to enhance the performance characteristics of industrial adhesives and protective coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Allylacetic Acid
CAS No.	591-80-0
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pentenoic Acid; 3-Butene-1-carboxylic Acid; Vinylacetic Acid; Allyl Acetate (common misnomer); 4-Pentenoic acid; 3-Butenecarboxylic acid; UNII-8V3Y0Q5W0K; NSC 66427
EINECS	209-723-2

Quality Control

Our Allylacetic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the required specifications for your application. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is a strong acid/organic solvent and should be handled with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.424 - 1.428
Density (20°C)	0.980 - 0.990 g/mL

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