trans-4-Methoxycinnamic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

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