Description

4-Nitrocinnamic Acid is a versatile aromatic organic compound characterized by its cinnamic acid backbone substituted with a nitro group at the para position. This structure makes it a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity precursors for drug discovery, functional materials, and fine chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and potential drug candidates, especially those with anti-inflammatory or other biological activities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its nitro-aromatic reactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display and lighting technologies.
• Photoinitiator and UV Absorber Research: Investigated for applications in polymer chemistry, including photocurable resins and coatings due to its light-sensitive properties.
• Liquid Crystal and Advanced Material Development: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for electronic devices.
• Chemical Research & Dye Intermediate: Acts as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for synthesizing complex organic molecules, including certain azo dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrocinnamic Acid
CAS No.	882-06-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO4
Molecular Weight	193.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)acrylic acid; trans-4-Nitrocinnamic Acid; 3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-propenoic Acid; p-Nitrocinnamic Acid; (E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)prop-2-enoic Acid; 4-Nitro-trans-cinnamic Acid; Cinnamic acid, 4-nitro-
EINECS	212-933-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrocinnamic Acid is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets exacting purity and consistency standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific research or cGMP starting material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	285 - 290 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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