Description

2-Cyano-2,4-Pentadienoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile chemical intermediate featuring a conjugated diene system and an electron-withdrawing cyanoester group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and functionalized polymers. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, including pyridines, pyrimidines, and other nitrogen-containing bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its reactive diene functionality.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex, polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial research.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its extended conjugation potential.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel chelating ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-2,4-Pentadienoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	78260-36-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight	137.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-cyano-2,4-pentadienoate; 2,4-Pentadienoic acid, 2-cyano-, methyl ester; Methyl (2Z)-2-cyanopenta-2,4-dienoate; 2-Cyano-2,4-pentadienoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-cyanopenta-2,4-dienoate; (2Z)-2-Cyanopenta-2,4-dienoic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Cyano-2,4-Pentadienoic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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