Methyl 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate

CAS: 16980-82-8

Ref. 3D-FM25398

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate
• Synonyms: 3-hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic methyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate is a compound that has been shown to be active against viruses. It is a derivative of salvianolic acid, which has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. Salvianolic acid and its derivatives are produced by the plant Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, and are known for their use in traditional Chinese medicine. The mechanism of action of methyl 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate is not yet fully understood, but it may inhibit the replication of influenza virus by binding to the RNA polymerase in the virus. This drug also has a hydrogen bond with cinnamic acid derivatives, which can inhibit HIV replication.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 208.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12O4/c1-14-10-5-3-8(7-9(10)12)4-6-11(13)15-2/h3-7,12H,1-2H3/b6-4+
• InChI key: InChIKey=JTLOUXXZZFFBBW-GQCTYLIASA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)/C=C/c1ccc(OC)c(O)c1