Methyl 4-chlorocinnamate

CAS: 7560-44-3

Ref. 3D-FM71222

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 4-chlorocinnamate
• Synonyms: 4-Chlorocinnamic acid methyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl 4-chlorocinnamate is an aryl chloride that is synthesized by the reaction of methoxyethyl chloride with cinnamic acid derivatives. It has bacteriostatic activity against a variety of bacteria species, including staphylococcus and candida glabrata. Methyl 4-chlorocinnamate reacts with amine groups in proteins to form amides, which are strong inhibitors of protein synthesis. This compound also inhibits the growth of Candida glabrata by inhibiting phosphonates, which are essential for cell division.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 196.63 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₉ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H9ClO2/c1-13-10(12)7-4-8-2-5-9(11)6-3-8/h2-7H,1H3/b7-4+
• InChI key: InChIKey=IIBXQGYKZKOORG-QPJJXVBHSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)/C=C/c1ccc(Cl)cc1