Name | 4-methoxycinnamic acid ethyl ester |
Synonyms | RARECHEM AL BI 0241 ETHYL 4-METHOXYCINNAMATE Ethyl 4-methoxycinnamate ETHYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE Methoxycinnamicacidethylester ETHYL 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)ACRYLATE 4-METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID ETHYL ESTER 4-methoxycinnamic acid ethyl ester 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)ACRYLIC ACID ETHYL ESTER |
CAS | 24393-56-4 |
EINECS | 202-494-5 |
InChI | InChI=1S/C12H14O3/c1-3-15-12(13)9-6-10-4-7-11(14-2)8-5-10/h4-9H,3H2,1-2H3/b9-6+ |
Molecular Formula | C12H14O3 |
Molar Mass | 206.24 |
Density | 1.080±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 49°C |
Boling Point | 187 °C / 15mmHg |
Flash Point | 133.8 °C |
Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol |
Appearance | Powder |
Color | Off-White |
BRN | 2210033 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
MDL | MFCD00026906 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White crystals, soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO and other organic solvents, from cinnamon. |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29189900 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
biological activity | (E)-Ethyl p-methoxycinnamate is a natural product found in galangal (Kaempferia galangal) and has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and anti-microbial effects. (E)-Ethyl p-methoxycinnamate inhibited COX-1 and COX-2 in vitro with IC50 of 1.12 and 0.83 μM, respectively. |
use | ethyl methoxycinnamate has sunscreen, antifungal and immunomodulatory effects. |