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Ethyl (E)-4-oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate

Also known as: Ethyl trans-3-benzoylacrylate, Ethyl 3-benzoylacrylate, Ethyl (E)-4-oxo-4-phenyl-2-butenoate, Ethyl 4-oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate, trans-3-Benzoylacrylic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl β-benzoylacrylate, Ethyl benzoylacrylate

Ethyl (E)-4-oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate (CAS 15121-89-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C12H12O3 and a molecular weight of 204.22200 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 182-185ºC, a density of 1.112 and a flash point of 113ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
15121-89-8
Jingsj CID
J-28838-0
Molecular Formula
C12H12O3
Molecular Weight
204.22200 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point182-185ºC
Density1.112
Flash Point113ºC
Exact Mass204.07900
PSA43.37000
LogP1.98860
Vapor Pressure0.000839mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.543

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918300090
Summary2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl (E)-4-oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate?

The CAS number of Ethyl (E)-4-oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate is 15121-89-8.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl (E)-4-oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate?

Ethyl (E)-4-oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate has molecular formula C12H12O3 and molecular weight 204.22200 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl (E)-4-oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate?

For Ethyl (E)-4-oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate, Upstream Products: trans-3-Benzoylacrylic acid, Phenylglyoxal monohydrate, Ethyl (triphenylphosphoranylidene)acetate; Downstream Products: 3-Benzoylacrylic acid, Ramipril, N-[(1S)-1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-3-phenylpropyl]-L-alanine.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Ethyl (E)-4-oxo-4-phenylbut-2-enoate (CAS 15121-89-8)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-28838-0 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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