Cinnamic Acid

• CAT Number: R060751
• CAS Number: 621-82-9
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 148.16
• Purity: 95%
• Synonyms: 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic Acid; 3-Phenylacrylic Acid; NSC 623441; NSC 9189; Phenylacrylic Acid; β-Phenylacrylic Acid
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Appearance: White solid
• Storage: -20°C
• Analysis method: HPLC
• IUPAC Name: (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O2/c10-9(11)7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-7H,(H,10,11)/b7-6+
• InChIKey: WBYWAXJHAXSJNI-VOTSOKGWSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)/C=C/C(=O)O

Cinnamic acid（Cat No.:R060751）is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H8O2, consisting of a phenyl ring attached to an acrylic acid moiety via a trans double bond. It appears as a white crystalline solid with a faint cinnamon-like odor and is naturally found in cinnamon oil and balsam resins. Cinnamic acid is widely used in the synthesis of flavorings, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals due to its aromatic and unsaturated structure. It also serves as a precursor for esters, coumarins, and other bioactive compounds, and exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties in various applications.