Description

2,3-Dimethoxycinnamic Acid is a versatile cinnamic acid derivative characterized by its dimethoxy substitution pattern. This compound serves as a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block, prized for its role in constructing more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for research and production purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in various reactions, including esterification, amidation, and cyclization, to create novel compounds for research.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies due to its cinnamic acid backbone.
• Material Science: May be investigated as a monomer or component in the synthesis of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dimethoxycinnamic Acid
CAS No.	7461-60-1
Molecular Formula	C11H12O4
Molecular Weight	208.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2,3-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid; (2E)-3-(2,3-Dimethoxyphenyl)acrylic Acid; 2,3-Dimethoxycinnamate; Cinnamic Acid, 2,3-Dimethoxy-; 2,3-Dimethoxybenzeneacrylic Acid; (E)-3-(2,3-Dimethoxyphenyl)acrylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dimethoxycinnamic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting 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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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%

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