Description

Ethyl (E)-3-(m-Tolyl)Acrylate is a high-purity, versatile acrylate ester monomer characterized by its specific aromatic substitution. This compound is a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its role in introducing the (E)-3-(m-tolyl)acrylate moiety into target molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic-acrylate structures.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a functional monomer for creating polymers with tailored properties such as UV absorption, specific refractive indices, or enhanced adhesion.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A potential precursor in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex aromatic esters for high-value fine chemicals.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Heck-type and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form complex conjugated systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (E)-3-(m-Tolyl)Acrylate
CAS No.	62174-97-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	190.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-Ethyl 3-(3-Methylphenyl)propenoate; Ethyl (E)-3-(3-Methylphenyl)acrylate; trans-Ethyl 3-m-Tolylacrylate; Ethyl 3-(3-Methylphenyl)-2-propenoate; (E)-3-(3-Methylphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; m-Tolylacrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl trans-3-(m-Tolyl)acrylate; NSC 403120
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl (E)-3-(m-Tolyl)Acrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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