3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid, predominantly trans, 98+%

Description

CAS: 331-39-5 | C9H8O4 | 180.159 g/mol

3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid, predominantly trans stimulates prostaglandin synthesis at high doses. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and immunomodulatory properties.

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Applications
3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid, predominantly trans stimulates prostaglandin synthesis at high doses. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and immunomodulatory properties.

Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (40 mg/mol), ethanol (25 mg/mL warm), DMF (∼7 mg/mL), PBS, PH 7.2 (∼0.65 mg/mol), hot water, ethyl acetate, Chloroform Hexane, and methanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 331-39-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.159
• MDL Number: MFCD00004392
• InChI Key: QAIPRVGONGVQAS-DUXPYHPUSA-N
• Synonym: caffeic acid, 3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid, 3-3,4-dihydroxyphenyl acrylic acid, trans-caffeate, 3,4-dihydroxy-trans-cinnamate, 2e-3-3,4-dihydroxyphenyl prop-2-enoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxybenzeneacrylic acid, e-3-3,4-dihydroxyphenyl acrylic acid, trans-caffeic acid, 3-3,4-dihydroxyphenyl propenoic acid
• PubChem CID: 689043
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16433
• IUPAC Name: (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=CC(=O)O)O)O

• Melting Point: ∼202°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 2210883
• Merck Index: 14,1635
• Solubility Information: Soluble in DMSO (40mg/mol),ethanol (25mg/mL warm),DMF (∽7mg/mL),PBS,PH 7.2 (∽0.65mg/mol),hot water,ethyl acetate,Chloroform Hexane,and methanol.
• Formula Weight: 180.16
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid, predominantly trans

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335-H351-H361
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H351-H315-H319-H335 Suspected of causing cancer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	206-361-2
RTECSNumber	GD8950000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only