Description

Ethyl 2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenylacrylate is a versatile organic intermediate characterized by its diphenylacrylate core and cyano functionality. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, offering a reactive site for further chemical modifications. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and production purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with diphenyl-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical or chemical properties.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compound libraries.
• UV Absorber / Stabilizer Precursor: A starting material in the synthesis of compounds used to protect materials from ultraviolet light degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenylacrylate
CAS No.	5232-99-5
Molecular Formula	C18H15NO2
Molecular Weight	277.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl α-Cyano-β,β-diphenylacrylate; 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylpropenoate; NSC 403697; Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl (2Z)-2-cyano-3,3-diphenylprop-2-enoate; Ethyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate
EINECS	226-034-3

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenylacrylate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light as indicated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
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.