Description

Cinnamylideneacetophenone is an organic chemical compound belonging to the chalcone family, characterized by its α,β-unsaturated ketone structure. This versatile intermediate is valued for its role in synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules, including potential therapeutic agents with anti-inflammatory, anticancer, or antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators by leveraging its chalcone scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for cyclization reactions, heterocycle formation, and the creation of complex natural product analogs.
• Material Science & Dyes: Investigated as a component in the development of organic semiconductors, nonlinear optical materials, and synthetic dyes due to its conjugated system.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Utilized in research for synthesizing compounds with specific aromatic profiles, given its structural relationship to natural phenylpropanoids.
• Academic & R&D: Essential reference standard and reagent in university and corporate laboratories for chemical education and discovery chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cinnamylideneacetophenone
CAS No.	614-57-3
Molecular Formula	C17H14O
Molecular Weight	234.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Chalcone; Benzylideneacetophenone; 1,3-Diphenyl-2-propen-1-one; 3-Phenyl-1-phenyl-2-propen-1-one; (E)-Chalcone; trans-Chalcone; Benzylideneacetophenone; Cinnamylideneacetophenone
EINECS	210-398-1

Quality Control

Our Cinnamylideneacetophenone is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes results from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant spectroscopic methods. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	55 - 58 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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