Methyl 3-phenylpropionate

CAS: 103-25-3

Ref. 3D-FM37958

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 3-phenylpropionate
• Synonyms: 3-Methl phenylpropionate, 3-Phenylpropanoic acid methyl ester, 3-Phenylpropionic Acid Methylester, 3-Phenylpropionic acid methyl ester, Benzenepropanoic acid, methyl ester, Benzenepropanoicacid,Methylester, Dihydrocinnamic acid methyl ester, Hydrocinnamic Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl 3-Phenylpropanoate, Methyl benzenepropanoate, Methyl dihydrocinnamate, Methyl hydrocinnamate, Methyl β-phenylpropionate, NSC 10128, NSC 404188, β-Phenylpropionic acid methyl ester

Description

Methyl 3-phenylpropionate is an organic compound that belongs to the group of phenylpropionic acid derivatives. It is a colorless liquid that can be synthesized by the palladium-catalyzed coupling reaction of methyl acetoacetate and phenylacetic acid. Methyl 3-phenylpropionate has potent inhibitory activity against melanin production and is used as a topical treatment for hyperpigmentation disorders such as melasma, lentigo senilis, and chloasma. Methyl 3-phenylpropionate is not genotoxic or mutagenic in bacteria, yeast or mammalian cells. This agent also has anti-inflammatory properties because it inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. Methyl 3-phenylpropionate has been shown to cause blood disorders when administered intravenously in rats at high doses.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 164.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%