trans-Styrylacetic acid
Synonym(s):4-Phenyl-3-butenoic acid
- CAS NO.:1914-58-5
- Empirical Formula: C10H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 162.19
- MDL number: MFCD00002783
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-24 14:59:02
What is trans-Styrylacetic acid?
Chemical properties
white to yellow-brown cryst. powder or needles
The Uses of trans-Styrylacetic acid
trans-Styrylacetic acid (4-Phenyl-3-butenoic acid) was used as mechanism-based inhibitor of Peptidylglycine α-hydroxylating monooxygenase.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 102, p. 2473, 1980 DOI: 10.1021/ja00527a064
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 51, p. 4354, 1986 DOI: 10.1021/jo00373a005
Tetrahedron Letters, 26, p. 2633, 1985 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)98122-X
General Description
The polarized IR spectra of the hydrogen bond system in trans-styrylacetic acid has been studied.
Properties of trans-Styrylacetic acid
| Melting point: | 84-86 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 228.88°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.0281 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.6000 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Refrigerator (+4°C) |
| form | Crystalline Powder or Needles |
| pka | 4.46±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | White to yellow-brown |
Safety information for trans-Styrylacetic 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 trans-Styrylacetic acid
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