Methyl cinnamate, predominantly trans, 99%
Methyl cinnamate, predominantly trans, 99%
Methyl cinnamate, predominantly trans, 99%
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Methyl cinnamate, predominantly trans, 99%

CAS: 103-26-4 | C10H10O2 | 162.188 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS103-26-4
IUPAC Namemethyl (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
Molecular FormulaC10H10O2
InChI KeyCCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWSA-N
SMILESCOC(=O)\C=C\C1=CC=CC=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Colorless to white
FormFused solid
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)32.0-39.0?C
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Suitable for battery materials development.

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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Donald G.Lee; Udo A.Spitzer. The oxidation of methyl cinnamate by ruthenium tetroxide. J. Org. Chem. 1976, 41, (22),3644-3644
  2. Gerd Hallnemo; Christina Ullenius. Intramolecularly assisted addition of LiMe2 Cu to methyl cinnamates. Tetrahedron Letters. 1986, 27, (3),395-398