2-Methoxycinnamic acid
Synonym(s):3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)acrylic acid
- CAS NO.：6099-03-2
- Empirical Formula: C10H10O3
- Molecular Weight: 178.18
- MDL number: MFCD00064238
- EINECS: 228-047-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-30 16:22:46
What is 2-Methoxycinnamic acid?
Chemical properties
light yellow crystalline powder
The Uses of 2-Methoxycinnamic acid
(E)-3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)acrylic Acid is a noncompetitive inhibitor of tyrosinase.
Definition
ChEBI: (E)-2-methoxycinnamic acid is a member of the class of cinnamic acids that is trans-cinnamic acid carrying a methoxy substituent at position 2 on the benzene ring. It has a role as a Brassica napus metabolite and an EC 1.14.18.1 (tyrosinase) inhibitor. It is a member of cinnamic acids and a monomethoxybenzene. It is functionally related to a trans-cinnamic acid.
Properties of 2-Methoxycinnamic acid
| Melting point: | 182-186 °C |
| Boiling point: | 250.41°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.1479 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5088 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Soluble in Chloroform,Dichloromethane,Ethyl Acetate,DMSO,Acetone,etc. |
| form | powder |
| pka | pK1:4.462 (25°C) |
| color | White |
| BRN | 2209714 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 6099-03-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-(6099-03-2) |
Safety information for 2-Methoxycinnamic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methoxycinnamic acid
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