Synthesis of 2-cyano 3-(4 dimethylaminophenyl) prop 2-enoic acid dye derived from 4-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde and methyl cyanoacetate and its properties

2-Cyano 3-(4-dimethylaminophenyl) prop 2-enoic acid was synthesized by the condensation of 4-dimehylaminobenzaldehyde and methyl cyanoacetate followed by purification with column chromatography. 1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, and Fourier Transform Infrared studies revealed the structure. The electronic properties of the molecules were analysed by ultraviolet–visible absorption spectroscopy. Cyclic voltammetric analysis of the compound was influenced by scan rate. Thermal analysis of the compound was undertaken using TG-DTA.