3-Hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic acid, predominantly trans, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

3-Hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic acid exhibits hypoglycemic properties.

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Applications
3-Hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic acid exhibits hypoglycemic properties.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and methanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from Strong oxidizing agents. Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 537-73-5
• Molecular Formula: C10H10O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 194.186
• MDL Number: MFCD00004391
• InChI Key: QURCVMIEKCOAJU-HWKANZROSA-N
• Synonym: isoferulic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic acid, hesperetic acid, 3-3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl acrylic acid, 2e-3-3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl prop-2-enoic acid, isoferulate, 2-propenoic acid, 3-3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl, e-3-3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl acrylic acid, 3-3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl prop-2-enoic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-cinnamic acid
• PubChem CID: 736186
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27794
• IUPAC Name: (E)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C=CC(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: ∼231°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 2212760
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol and methanol.
• Formula Weight: 194.19
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic acid, predominantly trans

Safety and Handling

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	208-676-0
RTECSNumber	UD3365400
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only