trans-4-Hydroxycinnamic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 501-98-4 | C9H8O3 | 164.16 g/mol

trans-4-Hydroxycinnamic acid is used as a hydroxycinnamic acid with antioxidant properties. p-Coumaric acid is an aromatic phytochemical for proteomics research.

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.

Applications
trans-4-Hydroxycinnamic acid is used as a hydroxycinnamic acid with antioxidant properties. p-Coumaric acid is an aromatic phytochemical for proteomics research.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Keep container tightly closed.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 501-98-4
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00004399
• InChI Key: NGSWKAQJJWESNS-ZZXKWVIFSA-N
• Synonym: p-coumaric acid, 4-hydroxycinnamic acid, p-hydroxycinnamic acid, 4-coumaric acid, trans-4-hydroxycinnamic acid, trans-p-coumaric acid, p-cumaric acid, 3-4-hydroxyphenyl acrylic acid, para-coumaric acid, hydroxycinnamic acid
• PubChem CID: 637542
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32374
• IUPAC Name: (E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C=CC(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: ∼214°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 2207383
• Merck Index: 14,2560
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 164.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: trans-4-Hydroxycinnamic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H361-H315-H319-H335 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	605-511-6
RTECSNumber	GD9095000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only