Substance
ID:380346
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(2E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
coumaric acid
Synonyms
p-COUMARIC ACIDp-Hydroxycinnamic Acid4-Hydroxycinnamic acid3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acrylic acidp-Hydroxyphenylacrylic Acid3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid4'-Hydroxycinnamic Acid4-Coumaric AcidNSC 59260NSC 674321p-Cumaric Acidβ-[4-Hydroxyphenyl]acrylic Acid
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Properties
Physical Property
Solubility
Methanol
DMSO
Melting Point
211-213°C
Apperance
Off-White Solid
Safety Information
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Storage Condition
Refrigerator
Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Molecule Details
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
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Ferguson, L.R. et al.: Mol. Nutrit. Food Res., 585 (1983)
• Chung, F.L. et al.: IARC Sci. Pub., 57, 797 (1983)
• Kikugawa, K. et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 1, 780 (1983)