2-Phenylacrylic acid (CAS 492-38-6)
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2-Phenylacrylic acid is a carboxylic acid compound with a significant role in organic chemistry. The versatility of 2-Phenylacrylic acid lies in its capacity as a fundamental building block for synthesizing a diverse range of compounds, polymers, and various organic substances. It has played a pivotal role in the creation of multiple organic compounds like amino acids, peptides, and nucleosides. Moreover, 2-Phenylacrylic acid has served as a reagent for organic synthesis, a catalyst in polymerization reactions, and a ligand in coordination chemistry. As a carboxylic acid, 2-Phenylacrylic acid participates in a wide array of reactions. Its most prevalent reaction involves ester formation when the acid reacts with an alcohol. Notably, this reaction is reversible, allowing the ester to undergo hydrolysis and revert back to the acid form. Additionally, 2-Phenylacrylic acid can react with bases to form salts and with amines to form amides. Furthermore, it readily engages in various other reactions, including aldol condensations, Michael additions, and Diels-Alder reactions.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2-Phenylacrylic acid, 25 g | sc-356524 | 25 g | $139.00 | |||
2-Phenylacrylic acid, 100 g | sc-356524A | 100 g | $414.00 |