Description

Ethyl 4-Cyanocinnamate is a versatile organic ester compound featuring both a cyano and a cinnamate functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and a key building block in fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for research and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with cinnamic acid or chalcone-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the research and development of electron-transport or emissive layer materials due to its conjugated system.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or intermediate for creating specialty polymers and liquid crystal compounds.
• UV Absorber & Sunscreen Agent Intermediate: Its cinnamate moiety is valuable for synthesizing organic UV filters.
• Fine Chemical and Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A key reagent in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules via reactions like Knoevenagel condensation or Michael addition.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Cyanocinnamate
CAS No.	62174-99-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	201.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (E)-4-cyanocinnamate; (E)-Ethyl 3-(4-cyanophenyl)acrylate; Ethyl p-cyanocinnamate; trans-Ethyl 4-cyanocinnamate; 4-Cyanocinnamic acid ethyl ester; 3-(4-Cyanophenyl)-2-propenoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (E)-3-(4-cyanophenyl)-2-propenoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Cyanocinnamate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.