Description

Methyl 4-Chlorocinnamate is a versatile organic building block and a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a crucial precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, offering a reactive cinnamate ester framework for further functionalization. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemical manufacturers for developing novel crop protection agents, and academic or industrial research laboratories focused on organic synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting inflammation or metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor for developing novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials.
• UV Absorber & Polymer Additive: Incorporated into polymer matrices to enhance material stability against UV degradation.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Research: Utilized in the development of novel liquid crystal compounds and specialty polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Acts as a synthetic intermediate for certain aroma chemicals and fragrance components.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in organic chemistry research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Chlorocinnamate
CAS No.	7560-44-3
Molecular Formula	C10H9ClO2
Molecular Weight	196.63 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (E)-4-Chlorocinnamate; (E)-Methyl 3-(4-Chlorophenyl)acrylate; Methyl p-Chlorocinnamate; 4-Chlorocinnamic Acid Methyl Ester; (E)-Methyl 4-Chlorocinnamate; trans-Methyl 4-Chlorocinnamate; Methyl trans-4-Chlorocinnamate; p-Chlorocinnamic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	231-468-6

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Chlorocinnamate undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each batch and are available upon request. Our quality management system is designed to support applications requiring high-purity intermediates, including those under cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light), as indicated in its chemical properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	86 - 90 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Isomeric Purity (E/Z Ratio)	≥ 99:1 (E/Z)

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