Description

(E)-4-Cyclopropyl-2-Heptenedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound belonging to the class of unsaturated dicarboxylic acid esters. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile and valuable building block (synthon) in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring cyclopropyl and unsaturated ester functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive diene and ester groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to create complex, polycyclic structures in academic and industrial labs.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: The structural features make it a candidate for developing novel chiral ligands or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(E)-4-Cyclopropyl-2-Heptenedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	74793-21-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈O₄
Molecular Weight	226.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl (2E)-4-Cyclopropyl-2-heptenedioate; 4-Cyclopropyl-2-heptenedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester; (E)-Dimethyl 4-Cyclopropylhept-2-enedioate; 2-Heptenedioic Acid, 4-Cyclopropyl-, Dimethyl Ester, (E)-; NSC 339063; (2E)-4-Cyclopropyl-2-heptenedioic acid dimethyl ester; trans-4-Cyclopropyl-2-heptenedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our (E)-4-Cyclopropyl-2-Heptenedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC/MS, NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer)	≥ 98.0% (by GC or HPLC)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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