Description

(E)-5-Phenyl-2-Pentenoic Acid is a high-purity, unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative characterized by its specific stereochemistry. This compound serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a phenyl-substituted pentenoic acid backbone.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in various name reactions and coupling chemistries to introduce specific carbon chain functionalities into target molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymers.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial research as a standard or probe molecule for studying enzyme inhibition, metabolic pathways, or receptor binding.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polymeric materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(E)-5-Phenyl-2-Pentenoic Acid
CAS No.	55320-96-2
Molecular Formula	C11H12O2
Molecular Weight	176.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-5-Phenylpent-2-enoic Acid; trans-5-Phenyl-2-pentenoic Acid; 5-Phenyl-2-pentenoic Acid, (E)-; (2E)-5-Phenyl-2-pentenoic Acid; 5-Phenyl-2-pentenoic Acid; β-Styrylacrylic Acid; 3-Phenyl-4-pentenoic Acid (historical); (E)-3-Phenyl-4-pentenoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (E)-5-Phenyl-2-Pentenoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting research and industrial-grade specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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