Description

(Z)-4-Hydroxy-4-[(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)Imino]-2-Butenoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique imino-enol structure that serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in facilitating complex organic transformations, particularly in the synthesis of fine chemicals and advanced pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex chiral or heterocyclic architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the development of novel ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and chemical biology studies.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(Z)-4-Hydroxy-4-[(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)Imino]-2-Butenoic Acid
CAS No.	55862-97-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅NO₃
Molecular Weight	233.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-4-[(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imino]-2-butenoic acid (Z)-isomer; (Z)-4-Hydroxy-4-(mesitylimino)-2-butenoic acid; 4-(Mesitylimino)-4-hydroxy-2-butenoic acid; 55862-97-0; (Z)-4-Hydroxy-4-(2,4,6-trimethylphenylimino)but-2-enoic acid; 4-Hydroxy-4-(2,4,6-trimethylphenylimino)-2-butenoic acid; Butenoic acid, 4-hydroxy-4-[(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imino]-, (Z)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Z)-4-Hydroxy-4-[(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)Imino]-2-Butenoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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