Description

3-Butenoic Acid, 2-Oxo-4-Phenyl-, Methyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound featuring a phenyl-substituted butenoic acid backbone. This chemical serves as a valuable high-purity building block and key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel molecular entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in multi-step synthetic routes to construct more complex heterocyclic and aromatic compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development and research of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the research of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard or starting material in chemical research for method development and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Butenoic Acid, 2-Oxo-4-Phenyl-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	6395-86-4
Molecular Formula	C11H10O3
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenyl-3-butenoate; Methyl (E)-2-oxo-4-phenylbut-3-enoate; 2-Oxo-4-phenyl-3-butenoic acid methyl ester; 4-Phenyl-2-oxobut-3-enoic acid methyl ester; α-Oxo-β-phenylvinylacetic acid methyl ester; 3-Butenoic acid, 2-oxo-4-phenyl-, methyl ester, (E)-; (E)-Methyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbut-3-enoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Butenoic Acid, 2-Oxo-4-Phenyl-, Methyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized and tested using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO compliant manufacturing practices for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.