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trans-Cinnamic acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1353836
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trans-Cinnamic acid is used in flavors, synthetic indigo and pharmaceuticals. It is involved in the production of methyl, ethyl and benzyl esters, which is used in the perfume industry. It serves as a precursor to the sweetener aspartame through enzyme-catalyzed amination to phenylalanine. It is a self-inhibitor produced by fungal spores to prevent germination. In addition, it is used to establish phenolic compounds by liquid chromatography, ultraviolet and mass spectrometry. It is utilized as a potential agent, thereby preventing lung tumor cells from metastasizing. Further, it induces intracellular release of calcium ions from the vacuole to the cytoplasm in order to trigger phytotoxicity in cucumber.

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

Applications
trans-Cinnamic acid is used in flavors, synthetic indigo and pharmaceuticals. It is involved in the production of methyl, ethyl and benzyl esters, which is used in the perfume industry. It serves as a precursor to the sweetener aspartame through enzyme-catalyzed amination to phenylalanine. It is a self-inhibitor produced by fungal spores to prevent germination. In addition, it is used to establish phenolic compounds by liquid chromatography, ultraviolet and mass spectrometry. It is utilized as a potential agent, thereby preventing lung tumor cells from metastasizing. Further, it induces intracellular release of calcium ions from the vacuole to the cytoplasm in order to trigger phytotoxicity in cucumber.

Solubility
Soluble in many organic solvents. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 140-10-3
Molecular Formula C9H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 148.161
MDL Number MFCD00004369
InChI Key WBYWAXJHAXSJNI-VOTSOKGWSA-N
Synonym cinnamic acid, trans-cinnamic acid, e-cinnamic acid, 3-phenylacrylic acid, trans-3-phenylacrylic acid, zimtsaeure, 2e-3-phenylprop-2-enoic acid, 3-phenylprop-2-enoic acid, 3-phenylpropenoic acid
PubChem CID 444539
ChEBI CHEBI:35697
IUPAC Name (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoic acid
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=CC(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 133°C to 136°C
Boiling Point 147°C (4mmHg)
Assay Percent Range ≥99%
Beilstein 1905952
Merck Index 14,2299
Solubility Information Soluble in many organic solvents. Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 148.16
Percent Purity ≥99%
Density 1.25
Quantity 500 g
Flash Point 166°C (330°F)
Odor Weak, Characteristic
Chemical Name or Material trans-Cinnamic acid
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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 205-398-1
RTECSNumber GD7850000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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