CAS 1142-15-0: 4-Methoxystilbene

4-Methoxy-trans-stilbene

4-Methoxystilbene is a nonpolar solvent that has a high boiling point and is used to extract quaternary ammonium salts in organic chemistry. It has been shown to react with chloride ions and form a complex, which can be used as a nucleophilic reagent. The metal ion Mg2+ can also form complexes with 4-methoxystilbene, which can be used to synthesize organic compounds. This molecule also reacts with dimethylamine to produce the compound methyl 4-methoxysilane, which is an important precursor for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals like cinnamates and quinine.

It is used in the modification of the photochemical behavior of organic molecules by cyclodextrin. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.