SMB01081
Ethyl 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamate
≥90% (LC/MS-ELSD)
Synonym(s):
3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl caffeate, ethyl (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H12O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
208.21
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
NACRES:
NA.25
MDL number:
biological source
plant
assay
≥90% (LC/MS-ELSD)
form
solid
mol wt
208.21
application(s)
metabolomics
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
O(CC)C(=O)\C=C\c1cc(c(cc1)O)O
InChI
1S/C11H12O4/c1-2-15-11(14)6-4-8-3-5-9(12)10(13)7-8/h3-7,12-13H,2H2,1H3/b6-4+
InChI key
WDKYDMULARNCIS-GQCTYLIASA-N
General description
Ethyl dihydroxycinnamate, or ethyl caffeate, is a sesquiterpene lactone classified as a caffeic acid derivative. It naturally occurs in plants like coffee, tea, and fruits. This plant metabolite boasts diverse biological properties, including anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, neuroprotective, and antimicrobial effects.
Application
It is a natural product derived from plant source that finds application in compound screening libraries, metabolomics, phytochemical, and pharmaceutical research.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Ethyl dihydroxycinnamate exhibits potent cytotoxicity, inhibits COX-2 and P-hydroxybenzoic acid, both involved in inflammation and cytokine synthesis. It demonstrates antibacterial efficacy against MRSA and Bacillus subtilis and inhibits cancer cell growth, countering tumor formation.
Features and Benefits
- High quality compound suitable for multiple research applications
- Compatible with HPLC and mass spectrometry techniques
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Warning
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
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