19-08-2014, 11:51 AM
3-Phenylacrylic acid derivatives have received a considerable attention because of their use as sunscreen agents in cosmetic skin and hair care formulations and as starting material for biologically active compounds.
3-Phenylacrylic acid derivatives have received a considerable attention because of their use as sunscreen agents in cosmetic skin and hair care formulations and as starting material for biologically active compounds.
A new process has been developed for the direct synthesis of 3-phenylacrylic acid from aromatic aldehydes and acetic acid by using a modified catalyst.