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trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
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Trans-4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid, also called ferulic acid, is a natural phenolic compound found in plant cell walls, widely used as an antioxidant, UV filter, and preservative in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food supplements. It also serves as a food preservative, a matrix compound for MALDI mass spectrometry of synthetic polymers, and a building block for flavour and fragrance materials. It stabilizes formulations and protects against oxidative degradation. This white to off-white crystalline powder has a CAS number of 537-98-4, molecular formula HOC6H3(OCH3)CH=CHCO2H, and a molecular weight of 194.18. It is stored at ambient conditions with a signal word of Warning for safety. Molekula supplies trans-4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-White powder |
| Purity | ≥ 98.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 151 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 168 - 171 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.00000269 mmHg |
| pKa | pKa = 4.58 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 1.51 |
Source: PubChem CID 445858 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), Haz-Map, HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 16557613 |
| CAS Number | 537-98-4 |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid |
| EC Number | 214-490-0 |
| Molecular Formula | HOC6H3(OCH3)CH=CHCO2H |
| Molecular Weight | 194.18 |
| Exact Mass | 194.0579 |
| SMILES | COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)/C=C/C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | KSEBMYQBYZTDHS-HWKANZROSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H10O4/c1-14-9-6-7(2-4-8(9)11)3-5-10(12)13/h2-6,11H,1H3,(H,12,13)/b5-3+ |
| PubChem CID | 445858 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29189947 |
| Tariff Code | 2918999090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
- 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-
- 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid
- 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)acrylic acid
- 3-methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid
- 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
- Coniferic acid
- ferulic acid
- ferulic acid, (E)-
- ferulic acid, monosodium salt
Frequently asked questions
What is trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid commonly used for?
This compound is primarily used as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as an intermediate in the production of antioxidants and UV filters.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid?
The chemical formula is **HOC₆H₃(OCH₃)CH=CHCO₂H**, and the molecular weight is **194.18 g/mol**.
How should trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid be stored?
Store at **ambient temperature** in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials.
What purity grades are available for this product?
Molekula supplies this compound in **analytical standard (≥98%)** and **synthetic grade (≥95%)** purity.
Can Molekula supply trans-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities upon request, with minimum order quantities and pricing tailored to your needs.
What documentation comes with an order of this product?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Safety Data Sheet (SDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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