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H52406

Sigma-Aldrich

3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid

98%

Synonym(s):

3-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid, Phloretic acid

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CH2CH2CO2H
CAS Number:
501-97-3
Molecular Weight:
166.17
Beilstein:
2209841
EC Number:
207-931-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002778
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24895679
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

98%

mp

129-131 °C (lit.)

fluorescence

λex 320 nm; λem 404 nm (buffer, pH 8.6)

SMILES string

OC(=O)CCc1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C9H10O3/c10-8-4-1-7(2-5-8)3-6-9(11)12/h1-2,4-5,10H,3,6H2,(H,11,12)

InChI key

NMHMNPHRMNGLLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid can be used:
  • To derive hydrogel based on chitosan, gelatin or poly(ethylene glycol).
  • To synthesize novel symmetric and asymmetric bolaamphiphiles.
  • As an acyl donor for the enzymatic synthesis of sugar alcohol esters.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

H52406-25G:
H52406-50G:
H52406-VAR:
H52406-5G:
H52406-10G:
H52406-BULK:
H52406-1KG:

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Lot/Batch Number
WXBD1936V
WXBD1593V
WXBD0628V
STBJ2418
STBG9970

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Biocatalytic acylation of sugar alcohols by 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl) propionic acid.
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