p-COUMARIC ACID

• Catalog No.: C755365
• CAS Number: 7400-08-0
• M. F.: C9H8O3
• M. W.: 164.15802
• Storage: Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: coumaric acid
• Synonyms: 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acrylic acid; β-[4-Hydroxyphenyl]acrylic Acid; 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid; 4-Hydroxycinnamic acid; p-Hydroxyphenylacrylic Acid; p-Hydroxycinnamic Acid; 4-Coumaric Acid; 4'-Hydroxycinnamic Acid; NSC 59260; NSC 674321; p-Cumaric Acid

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 7400-08-0

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Off-White Solid
• Melting Point: 211-213°C
• Solubility: DMSO
• Solubility: Methanol
• Storage Condition: Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)

p-Coumaric Acid is the hydroxy derivative of Cinnamic Acid with antioxidant properties. p-Coumaric acid is a is a major component of lignocellulose. Studies suggest that p-Coumaric Acid may reduce the risk of cancer by reducing the formation of carcinogen

REFERENCES

• Kikugawa, K. et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 1, 780 (1983)
• Ferguson, L.R. et al.: Mol. Nutrit. Food Res., 585 (1983)
• Chung, F.L. et al.: IARC Sci. Pub., 57, 797 (1983)