trans-3-(4-Pyridyl)acrylic acid

CAS: 84228-93-3

Ref. 3D-FP37234

Product Information

• Name: trans-3-(4-Pyridyl)acrylic acid
• Synonyms: 3-(4-Pyridine)acrylic acid

Description

trans-3-(4-Pyridyl)acrylic acid is an organometallic compound that is used as a reagent in organic synthesis. It was first synthesized in 1887 and has potent antibacterial activity. This molecule has a molecular weight of 214.2, a density of 1.077 g/mL, and a melting point of 179°C. The reaction solution is colorless when it is dissolved in water and the hydrogen bonds are not ionized. The malonic acid present in trans-3-(4-pyridyl)acrylic acid reacts with the aldehyde groups to form esters that are soluble in organic solvents. The fluorescence of trans-3-(4-pyridyl)acrylic acid can be detected with ultraviolet light at 365 nm and its emission wavelength is 378 nm.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 149.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White to off-white solid.
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7NO2/c10-8(11)2-1-7-3-5-9-6-4-7/h1-6H,(H,10,11)/b2-1+
• InChI key: InChIKey=SSAYTINUCCRGDR-OWOJBTEDSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)/C=C/c1ccncc1