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C80857

trans-Cinnamic acid

≥99%

Synonym(s):

trans-3-Phenylacrylic acid, Cinnamic acid

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
140-10-3
Molecular Weight:
148.16
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24893022
EC Number:
205-398-1
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1905952
MDL number:
MFCD00004369
Assay:
≥99%
Form:
crystals
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assay

≥99%

form

crystals

bp

300 °C (lit.)

mp

132-135 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(=O)\C=C\c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C9H8O2/c10-9(11)7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-7H,(H,10,11)/b7-6+

InChI key

WBYWAXJHAXSJNI-VOTSOKGWSA-N

Application

trans-Cinnamic acid can be used in the synthesis of:
  • A trans-cinnamic acid hydrazide derivative with potent anti-mycobacterial activity.
  • Cinnamate glycerides via homogeneous esterification reaction.
  • Styrene via biocatalytic decarboxylation by plant cell cultures.

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GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

320.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

160 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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