Methyl cinnamate, predominantly trans, 99%

CAS: 103-26-4

Ref. 02-A15975

Product Information

• Name: Methyl cinnamate, predominantly trans, 99%
• Synonyms: methyl cinnamate, (2E)-3-(2-methylphenyl)prop-2-enoate, (2E)-3-phenyloct-2-enal, 2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, methyl ester, 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acid methyl ester, 3-Phenylacrylic acid methyl ester, Cinamato De Metilo, Cinnamate de methyle, Cinnamate, Methyl, Cinnamic acid, methyl ester, Methyl 3-Phenylprop-2-Enoate, Methyl 3-phenyl propenoate, Methyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate, Methyl 3-phenylacrylate, Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate, Methyl cinnamylate, Methylcinnamat, Natural Methyl Cinnamate, Nsc 9411, SemaSORB 9815, Zimtsaeure-Methylester, methyl (2Z)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate, methyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
• CAS: 103-26-4

Description

Methyl cinnamate was used to inhibit monophenolase and diphenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase and it also has antimicrobial ability. It is mainly is used in the flavor and perfume industries. It is known to attract males of various orchid bees, such as Aglae caerulea. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 162.19
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₂
• Purity: 99%
• Color/Form: Colorless to white, Fused solid
• InChI: 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
• SMILES: COC(=O)/C=C/c1ccccc1