Description

(E)-3-(4-Ethoxy-3-Methoxyphenyl)Propenoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound belonging to the class of cinnamic acid derivatives. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile and critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex organic molecules for agrochemicals, dyes, and perfumery ingredients.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials due to its conjugated structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and material science research.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for creating synthetic analogs of natural aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(E)-3-(4-Ethoxy-3-Methoxyphenyl)Propenoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	75332-48-8
Molecular Formula	C14H18O4
Molecular Weight	250.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (E)-3-(4-ethoxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acrylate; Ethyl 4-Ethoxy-3-methoxycinnamate; (E)-Ethyl 3-(4-ethoxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acrylate; 4-Ethoxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid ethyl ester; Sinapic Acid Ethyl Ester (ethoxy analog); Ethyl sinapate (ethoxy analog); NSC 406906; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-ethoxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, ethyl ester, (E)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of (E)-3-(4-Ethoxy-3-Methoxyphenyl)Propenoic Acid Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Every lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for research and commercial-scale applications.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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