Description

3-(4-Propoxyphenyl)Acrylic Acid is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of cinnamic acid derivatives, characterized by its propoxy-substituted aromatic ring and acrylic acid functional group. This structure makes it a valuable key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating molecules with specific electronic or steric properties. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical formulators, and material science researchers developing functional polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting inflammatory pathways or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: Used as a core building block for creating advanced liquid crystal compounds essential for display technologies and optical devices.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing electron-transport or emissive layer materials in OLED displays and lighting.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Development: Employed in research to create new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• UV Absorber & Polymer Additive: Functions as a monomer or additive for producing polymers with inherent UV-stabilizing properties for coatings and plastics.
• Fine Chemical & Custom Synthesis: Provides a versatile scaffold for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical manufacturers performing bespoke synthesis for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Propoxyphenyl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	69033-81-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₃
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Propoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid; (E)-3-(4-Propoxyphenyl)acrylic Acid; 4-Propoxycinnamic Acid; trans-3-(4-Propoxyphenyl)acrylic Acid; 3-(p-Propoxyphenyl)acrylic Acid; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-propoxyphenyl)-; p-Propoxycinnamic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(4-Propoxyphenyl)Acrylic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after initial opening to prevent degradation.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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