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trans-4-Methoxycinnamic acid, 98%

Catalog No. AAA1387030
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CAS: 943-89-5 | C10H10O3 | 178.19 g/mol

Esters derived from trans-4-methoxycinnamic acid are effective absorbers of UV radiation. The starting material was trans-4-methoxycinnamic acid and 3,5dimethoxybenzoic acid methyl ester in isolated avenanthramide alkaloids synthsis. trans-4-Methoxycinnamic acid was converted into its acid chloride (yield 98%) with thionyl chloride. Employed in organic synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, synthetic anti-adrenergic drugs esmolol, cosmetics ultraviolet absorption.

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Applications
Esters derived from trans-4-methoxycinnamic acid are effective absorbers of UV radiation. The starting material was trans-4-methoxycinnamic acid and 3,5dimethoxybenzoic acid methyl ester in isolated avenanthramide alkaloids synthsis. trans-4-Methoxycinnamic acid was converted into its acid chloride (yield 98%) with thionyl chloride. Employed in organic synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, synthetic anti-adrenergic drugs esmolol, cosmetics ultraviolet absorption.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate and other organic solvents.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 943-89-5
Molecular Formula C10H10O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 178.19
MDL Number MFCD00004398
InChI Key AFDXODALSZRGIH-QPJJXVBHSA-N
Synonym 4-methoxycinnamic acid, p-methoxycinnamic acid, 3-4-methoxyphenyl acrylic acid, trans-4-methoxycinnamic acid, 4-methoxycinnamate, para-methoxycinnamic acid, o-methyl-p-coumaric acid, cinnamic acid, p-methoxy, e-3-4-methoxyphenyl acrylic acid, e-3-4-methoxyphenyl-2-propenoic acid
PubChem CID 699414
IUPAC Name (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
SMILES COC1=CC=C(\C=C\C(O)=O)C=C1

Specifications

Melting Point 171°C to 175°C
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 510468
Solubility Information Soluble in ethanol,ethyl acetate and other organic solvents.
Formula Weight 178.19
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material trans-4-Methoxycinnamic acid
Hazard Category H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
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 213-405-4
RTECSNumber UD3391300
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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