(E)-Methyl 4-coumarate

CAS NO.：19367-38-5
Empirical Formula: C10H10O3
Molecular Weight: 178.18
MDL number: MFCD00157167
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-27 22:46:51

What is (E)-Methyl 4-coumarate?

Chemical properties

Off-White to Pale Orange Solid

The Uses of (E)-Methyl 4-coumarate

Methyl 4-hydroxycinnamate is an antifungal agent,it is used in structure-antifungal activity relationship study against Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus terreus, and Aspergillus niger.

The Uses of (E)-Methyl 4-coumarate

Cinnamic acid derivative used in structure-antifungal activity relationship study against Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus terreus, and Aspergillus niger. An antifungal agent.

What are the applications of Application

Methyl 4-hydroxycinnamate is an antifungal agent

Definition

ChEBI: 4-coumaric acid methyl ester is a cinnamate ester that is the methyl ester of 4-coumaric acid. It has a role as a melanin synthesis inhibitor, a fungal metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent, an antifungal agent and a plant metabolite. It is a cinnamate ester, a member of phenols and a methyl ester. It is functionally related to a 4-coumaric acid.

Properties of (E)-Methyl 4-coumarate

Melting point:	138-140°C
Boiling point:	306.6±17.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	1?+-.0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid
pka	8.82±0.13(Predicted)
color	Off-White to Beige
λmax	315nm(MeOH)(lit.)
CAS DataBase Reference	19367-38-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for (E)-Methyl 4-coumarate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.