4-Methylcinnamic acid, 99%, predominantly trans, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1866-39-3
• MDL Number: MFCD00002697
• InChI Key: RURHILYUWQEGOS-VOTSOKGWSA-N
• Synonym: 4-methylcinnamic acid, 3-p-tolyl acrylic acid, e-3-p-tolyl acrylic acid, p-methylcinnamic acid, p-methyl cinnamic acid, 2e-3-4-methylphenyl acrylic acid, 2e-3-4-methylphenyl prop-2-enoic acid, 4-methyl-cinnamic acid, e-3-4-methylphenyl-2-propenoic acid, 3-4-methylphenyl-2-propenoic acid
• PubChem CID: 731767
• IUPAC Name: (E)-3-(4-methylphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C=CC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 198.0°C to 201.0°C
• Color: White
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₂
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄CH=CHCO₂H
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 09, 617
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 162.19
• Formula Weight: 162.19
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Fine Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methylcinnamic acid, Predominantly trans

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 4-Methylcinnamic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.