Description

2-Butenoic Acid, 2-Cyano-3-Hydroxy-, Ethyl Ester, (2Z)- is a high-purity, specialized organic ester featuring a conjugated cyano-hydroxy-alkenoate structure. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block for advanced materials and fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a functionalized α,β-unsaturated ester moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for Michael additions, cyclization reactions, and other C-C bond-forming transformations.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Investigated as a precursor for electron-accepting or polar components in electronic and photonic materials.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Serves in the synthesis of specialized colorants due to its conjugated system capable of absorbing light.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butenoic Acid, 2-Cyano-3-Hydroxy-, Ethyl Ester, (2Z)-
CAS No.	794574-92-8
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO3
Molecular Weight	155.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(2Z)-2-Cyano-3-hydroxybut-2-enoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (Z)-2-cyano-3-hydroxybut-2-enoate; 2-Butenoic acid, 2-cyano-3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (Z)-; Z-2-Cyano-3-hydroxy-2-butenoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-cyano-3-hydroxy-2-butenoate; (Z)-Ethyl 2-cyano-3-hydroxybut-2-enoate; 794574-92-8
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Quality Control

Our 2-Butenoic Acid, 2-Cyano-3-Hydroxy-, Ethyl Ester, (2Z)- is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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