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Methyl trans-cinnamate

99%

Synonym(s):

trans-Cinnamic acid methyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=CHCO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
162.19
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

solid

bp

260-262 °C (lit.)

mp

34-38 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COC(=O)\C=C\c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C10H10O2/c1-12-10(11)8-7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-8H,1H3/b8-7+

InChI key

CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWSA-N

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General description

Methyl trans-cinnamate has antimicrobial ability.

Application

Methyl trans-cinnamate was used to inhibit monophenolase and diphenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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