Methyl cinnamate, predominantly trans, 99%

Description

CAS: 103-26-4 | C10H10O2 | 162.188 g/mol

Methyl cinnamate was used to inhibit monophenolase and diphenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase and it also has antimicrobial ability. It is mainly is used in the flavor and perfume industries. It is known to attract males of various orchid bees, such as Aglae caerulea.

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Applications
Methyl cinnamate was used to inhibit monophenolase and diphenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase and it also has antimicrobial ability. It is mainly is used in the flavor and perfume industries. It is known to attract males of various orchid bees, such as Aglae caerulea.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 103-26-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 162.188
• MDL Number: MFCD00008458
• InChI Key: CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWSA-N
• Synonym: methyl cinnamate, methyl trans-cinnamate, methyl e-cinnamate, cinnamic acid methyl ester, methyl cinnamylate, methyl 3-phenylacrylate, methyl e-3-phenylprop-2-enoate, methyl 3-phenylpropenoate, trans-cinnamic acid methyl ester, trans-methyl cinnamate
• PubChem CID: 637520
• ChEBI: CHEBI:6857
• IUPAC Name: methyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C=CC1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 34°C to 37°C
• Density: 1.042
• Boiling Point: 262°C to 264°C
• Flash Point: 123°C (253°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.577
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 386468
• Merck Index: 14,2299
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 162.19
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl Cinnamate, predominantly trans

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	203-093-8
RTECSNumber	GE0190000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only