Bis(trans-cinnamic acid)anhydride

Bis(trans-cinnamic acid)anhydride - Names and Identifiers

Name	Bis(trans-cinnamic acid)anhydride
Synonyms	Dicinnamic anhydride trans-Cinnamic anhydride Bistrans-cinnamic anhydride Bis(trans-cinnamic acid)anhydride 2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, 1,1'-anhydride, (2E,2'E)-
CAS	21947-71-7

Bis(trans-cinnamic acid)anhydride - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C18H14O3
Molar Mass	278.3
Storage Condition	2-8℃

Bis(trans-cinnamic acid)anhydride - Introduction

Bis(trans-cinnamic acid)anhydride, also known as Bis (cis-cinnamic acid)anhydride, is an organic compound. Its nature is as follows:

1. Appearance: White crystalline solid.
2. Solubility: can be dissolved in organic solvents, such as methanol, ethanol, acetone, etc.
3. Melting Point: about 151-154 degrees Celsius.
4. Molecular weight: about 324.33g/mol.

Bis(trans-cinnamic acid) hydride has the following uses and applications:

1. Chemical synthesis: It can be used as an intermediate for the synthesis of other organic compounds, such as polymer materials, pharmaceutical compounds, etc.
2. Polymerization: can be used as an initiator to promote the polymerization.
3. Natural product research: can be used as a starting point for the synthesis and research of natural products.

The preparation method of Bis(trans-cinnamic acid) hydride usually includes the following steps:

1. Dissolve an appropriate amount of cis-cinnamic acid in an organic solvent, such as ethanol or acetone.
2. At low temperature, add an appropriate amount of acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid or benzoic acid, Dropwise to the CIS-cinnamic acid solution.
3. Keep it under stirring for a certain period of time to make the reaction reach equilibrium.
4. Filtration to obtain a solid product, which is Bis(trans-cinnamic acid)anhydride after drying.

Regarding the safety information, the use of Bis(trans-cinnamic acid) hydride requires attention to the following:

1. Operation should wear appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves, glasses, etc.
2. Avoid inhalation or contact with skin and eyes.
3. Avoid contact with strong oxidants to avoid dangerous reactions.
4. Take care to prevent fire and explosion during handling and storage.

Last Update：2024-04-09 21:21:28