trans-4-Coumaric acid

CAS: 501-98-4

Ref. 3D-FC11235

Product Information

• Name: trans-4-Coumaric acid
• Synonyms: trans-4-Hydroxycinnamic acid3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acidp-coumaric acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Trans-4-coumaric acid or p-coumaric acid, is a derivative of the cinnamic acid. It is the initial substrate to produce several intermediates such as ferulic acid, caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, gallic acid, and carnosic acid. Trans-4-coumaric acid, as well as its derivatives, have antioxidant properties; they are common ingredients in cosmetics and as dietary supplement.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 164.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O3/c10-8-4-1-7(2-5-8)3-6-9(11)12/h1-6,10H,(H,11,12)/b6-3+
• InChI key: InChIKey=NGSWKAQJJWESNS-ZZXKWVIFSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)/C=C/c1ccc(O)cc1