Methyl 2-coumarate

CAS: 20883-98-1

Ref. 3D-FM71293

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 2-coumarate
• Synonyms: Methyl 2-hydroxycinnamate3-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)acrylic acid methyl ester, 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-, methyl ester, 2-propenoic acid, 3-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-, methyl ester, (2E)-, 3-(2-Hydroxy-Phenyl)-Acrylic Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl (2E)-3-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acrylate

Description

Methyl 2-coumarate is a chemotherapeutic agent that inhibits the growth of cancer cells by binding to their cell membranes. It is an analog of coumarin and has been shown to be more potent than the parent compound. Methyl 2-coumarate binds to the acceptor site on the cell membrane, which prevents other molecules from entering or leaving the cell and eventually leading to cell death. The residue of methyl 2-coumarate is believed to play a role in its anticancer activity, as it forms a pharmacophore with paraformaldehyde.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 178.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H10O3/c1-13-10(12)7-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)11/h2-7,11H,1H3/b7-6+
• InChI key: InChIKey=YMXREWKKROWOSO-VOTSOKGWSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)/C=C/c1ccccc1O