trans-4-Nitrocinnamic acid, is used as a raw material for saccharine. It is also used as a useful chemical for biological applications. Some other applications include it is used as an organic intermediate.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from H2O. The p-bromophenacyl ester has m 191o (from AcOH). [Beilstein 9 H 606, 9 III 2744.]
4-NITROCINNAMIC ACID Preparation Products And Raw materials