Description

4-Formylcinnamic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its versatile aldehyde and ester functional groups, enabling its use in complex organic synthesis and material science. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with cinnamic acid backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and photoactive materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The formyl group makes it a valuable substrate in Palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings.
• Chemical Research: Used in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Formylcinnamic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	7560-50-1
Molecular Formula	C11H10O3
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Formylcinnamate; Methyl (E)-3-(4-Formylphenyl)acrylate; Methyl p-Formylcinnamate; 3-(4-Formylphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Carboxybenzaldehyde Methyl Ester (common misnomer); p-Formylcinnamic Acid Methyl Ester; (E)-Methyl 3-(4-formylphenyl)acrylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Formylcinnamic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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