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FoodComEx IDPC000492
FoodDB RecordFDB012052
Chemical Information
NameCinnamic acid
DescriptionCinnamic acid is a white crystalline hydroxycinnamic acid, which is slightly soluble in water. It is obtained from oil of cinnamon, or from balsams such as storax. Cinnamic acid is found in many foods, some of which are green bell pepper, olive, pepper (spice), and pear.
CAS Number621-82-9
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
(2Z)-3-Phenyl-2-propenoateGenerator
(2Z)-3-PhenylacrylateGenerator
(Z)-3-Phenyl-2-propenoateGenerator
(Z)-CinnamateGenerator
β-Phenylacrylic acidbiospider
2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-biospider
3-Phenyl-2-propenoatebiospider
3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acidHMDB
3-Phenyl-acrylatebiospider
3-Phenyl-acrylic acidbiospider
3-Phenylacrylatebiospider
3-Phenylacrylic aciddb_source
3-Phenylprop-2-enoic acidbiospider
3-Phenylpropenoatebiospider
3-Phenylpropenoic acidbiospider
b-Phenylacrylic acidbiospider
Benzeneacrylic acidbiospider
Benzenepropenoatebiospider
Benzenepropenoic acidbiospider
Benzylideneacetic acidbiospider
beta-Phenylacrylic acidbiospider
Cinnamatebiospider
Cinnamic acid, 8CIdb_source
Cinnamylic acidbiospider
cis-b-CarboxystyreneGenerator
cis-CinnamateGenerator
cis-ZimtsaeureChEBI
cis-β-carboxystyreneGenerator
FEMA 2288db_source
Phenylacrylatebiospider
Phenylacrylic acidbiospider
Phenylethylenecarboxylic acidbiospider
Chemical FormulaC9H8O2
IUPAC name(2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoic acid
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C9H8O2/c10-9(11)7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-7H,(H,10,11)/b7-6-
InChI KeyWBYWAXJHAXSJNI-SREVYHEPSA-N
Isomeric SMILESOC(=O)\C=C/C1=CC=CC=C1
Average Molecular Weight148.1586
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight148.0524295
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as cinnamic acids. These are organic aromatic compounds containing a benzene and a carboxylic acid group forming 3-phenylprop-2-enoic acid.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassPhenylpropanoids and polyketides
ClassCinnamic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassCinnamic acids
Direct ParentCinnamic acids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Cinnamic acid
  • Styrene
  • Benzenoid
  • Monocyclic benzene moiety
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logP2.13HANSCH,C ET AL. (1995)
Experimental Water Solubility0.57 mg/mL at 25 oCYALKOWSKY,SH & DANNENFELSER,RM (1992)
Melting Point132-135 oC
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 200 mg
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
Commercial Vendors
Toronto Research Chemicals C442030