Ethyl cinnamate
ALDRICH/112372 - 99%
Synonym: 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-
CAS Number: 103-36-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H12O2
Molecular Weight: 176.21
EC Number: 203-104-6
MDL Number: MFCD00009189
Linear Formula: C6H5CH=CHCOOC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
assay | 99% |
bp | 271 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.049 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
impurities | may contain alpha-tocopherol (synthetic) |
InChI | 1S/C11H12O2/c1-2-13-11(12 |
InChI key | KBEBGUQPQBELIU-CMDGGOBGSA |
mp | 6-8 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | CCOC(=O)C=Cc1ccccc1 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | • Antimicrobial and antiproliferative effects: Essential oils including Ethyl cinnamate derived from Zingiberaceae family show promising antimicrobial and antiproliferative properties, suggesting their potential application in oral healthcare products. This study provides insight into the utilization of natural products for medical and pharmaceutical applications (Amil et al., 2024 ![]() ![]() • Biodistribution and cellular interactions in medical research: Ethyl cinnamate could be investigated for its role in enhancing the permeability and imaging contrast in studies like those investigating the biodistribution of intravenously delivered mesenchymal stromal cells. Such applications could improve understanding in cellular therapies and regenerative medicine (Pichardo et al., 2022 ![]() ![]() |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Ethyl cinnamate inhibits the growth of Chlorella pyrenoidosa. |
Other Notes: | 2024 CiteAb Award Winner for Supplier Succeeding in Parkinson′s Research ![]() ![]() |
Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | 99% |
bp | 271 °C (lit.) |
mp | 6-8 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.049 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352100 |