Description

4-Nitrocinnamic Acid is a versatile aromatic organic compound featuring both a nitro group and a carboxylic acid functional group on a cinnamic acid backbone. This structure makes it a valuable key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical manufacturers for the development of novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with anti-inflammatory or other biological activities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the research and production of organic electronic materials and charge-transport layers.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or intermediate for creating specialty polymers and liquid crystal compounds with specific optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying nitration reactions, conjugation systems, and as a model compound in organic chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments due to its chromophoric nitro group.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrocinnamic Acid
CAS No.	619-89-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO4
Molecular Weight	193.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)acrylic acid; 3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-propenoic acid; p-Nitrocinnamic Acid; trans-4-Nitrocinnamic Acid; 4-Nitro-trans-cinnamic acid; Cinnamic acid, 4-nitro-; 4-NCA
EINECS	210-614-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrocinnamic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	285 - 290 °C (dec.)
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.