2-Methylcinnamic acid
- CAS NO.：2373-76-4
- Empirical Formula: C10H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 162.19
- MDL number: MFCD00016841
- EINECS: 219-150-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 06:26:22
What is 2-Methylcinnamic acid?
Chemical properties
White flakes or crystal
The Uses of 2-Methylcinnamic acid
2-Methylcinnamic acid may be used as starting reagent for the total synthesis of the cytotoxic alkaloid, 22-hydroxyacuminatine and for the preparation of (E)-2-methylcinnamic acid i-butylammonium salt.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methylcinnamic Acid is a member of cinnamic acids.
General Description
2-Methylcinnamic acid has been reported to exhibit strong anti-fungal activity against white-rot fungus Lenzites betulina and brown-rot fungus Laetiporus sulphureus. Hydrogenation of 2-methylcinnamic acid using Walphos ligands and their biferrocene analogs has been studied.
Properties of 2-Methylcinnamic acid
| Melting point: | 174-176 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 228.88°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.0281 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5766 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | almost transparency in Methanol |
| form | powder to crystal |
| pka | 4.5(at 25℃) |
| color | White to Almost white |
| BRN | 2500607 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2373-76-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for 2-Methylcinnamic 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. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methylcinnamic acid
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