Description

2,4-Dinitrocinnamic Acid is a specialized aromatic nitro compound that serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides reactive sites for the construction of more complex molecules, including heterocycles and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for synthesis.

Application

2,4-Dinitrocinnamic Acid is a key intermediate in several high-value chemical synthesis pathways. Its primary applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing complex aromatic or heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its nitro and carboxylic acid functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds where the dinitro-substituted cinnamate structure is required.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms, such as cyclization reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitution, due to its distinct electronic properties.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for use in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and polymers with specific optical or electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dinitrocinnamic Acid
CAS No.	85818-66-2
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O6
Molecular Weight	238.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(2E)-3-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)acrylic acid; trans-2,4-Dinitrocinnamic Acid; (E)-3-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-2-propenoic Acid; 2,4-Dinitro-trans-cinnamic Acid; β-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)acrylic Acid; Cinnamic acid, 2,4-dinitro-; 2,4-DNCA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dinitrocinnamic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.