2-Methylcinnamic acid, predominantly trans
ALDRICH/433101 - 99%
CAS Number: 2373-76-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H10O2
Molecular Weight: 162.19
EC Number: 219-150-5
MDL Number: MFCD00016841
Linear Formula: CH3C6H4CH=CHCO2H
Product Type: Chemical
assay | 99% |
InChI | 1S/C10H10O2/c1-8-4-2-3-5- |
InChI key | RSWBWHPZXKLUEX-VOTSOKGWSA |
mp | 174-176 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | Cc1ccccc1C=CC(O)=O |
Application: | 2-Methylcinnamic acid may be used as starting reagent for the total synthesis of the cytotoxic alkaloid, 22-hydroxyacuminatine and for the preparation of (E)-2-methylcinnamic acid i-butylammonium salt. |
General description: | 2-Methylcinnamic acid has been reported to exhibit strong anti-fungal activity against white-rot fungus Lenzites betulina and brown-rot fungus Laetiporus sulphureus. Hydrogenation of 2-methylcinnamic acid using Walphos ligands and their biferrocene analogs has been studied. |
Packaging: | 5 g in glass bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | 99% |
mp | 174-176 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 12352100 |