Description

2-Acetyl-3-Phenylacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile organic ester building block with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both acetyl and phenylacrylic ester functionalities, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or advanced intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific phenylacrylic acid derivatives.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures, including heterocycles like pyrazoles and pyrroles.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for creating specific aromatic esters used in specialty fragrance compositions.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Acetyl-3-Phenylacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	620-80-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight	218.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Acetyl-3-phenylacrylate; Ethyl (2-Acetyl-3-phenyl)propenoate; 3-Phenyl-2-acetylacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Acetylcinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Acetylcinnamate; NSC 403697; Ethyl 3-phenyl-2-acetylacrylate; (E)-Ethyl 2-acetyl-3-phenylacrylate
EINECS	210-667-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Acetyl-3-Phenylacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate and in other critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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