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trans-4-Methoxycinnamic acid, 98%
CAS: 943-89-5 | C10H10O3 | 178.19 g/mol
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Catalog number A13870.18
also known as A13870-18
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS943-89-5
IUPAC Name(2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Molecular FormulaC10H10O3
InChI KeyAFDXODALSZRGIH-QPJJXVBHSA-N
SMILESCOC1=CC=C(C=CC(O)=O)C=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetIdentification (FTIR)Conforms
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Silylated GC)≥97.5%
Appearance (Color)White to cream
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
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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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Anton Blaakmeer,; Dick van der Wal,; André Stork,; Teris A. van Beek,; Aede de Groot,; Joop J. A. van Loon. Structure-Activity Relationship of Isolated Avenanthramide Alkaloids and Synthesized Related Compounds as Oviposition Deterrents for Pieris brassicae . J. Nat. Prod., . 1994, 57 (8), 1145-1151.
- Ryan G. Stabile,; Andrew P. Dicks. Two-Step Semi-Microscale Preparation of a Cinnamate Ester Sunscreen Analog. J. Chem. Educ. 2004, 81 (10), 1488.