Description

Ethyl 3-(3-Hydroxy-4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Propenoate is a high-purity synthetic intermediate featuring a cinnamate ester structure with a phenolic hydroxyl group. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its phenolic moiety.
• UV Absorber & Polymer Additive: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing cinnamate-based ultraviolet light absorbers for coatings and polymer stabilization.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as an intermediate for creating complex ester-based aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and other transformations to introduce the 3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylpropenoate moiety.
• Research Chemical: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the development of new synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-(3-Hydroxy-4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Propenoate
CAS No.	84428-15-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₄
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate; Ethyl 3-(4-Methoxy-3-hydroxyphenyl)acrylate; 3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-Methoxy-3-hydroxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Methoxy-3-hydroxycinnamate; Ethyl Ferulate (common name); NSC 122041; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-(3-Hydroxy-4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Propenoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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