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alpha-Phenylcinnamic acid

  • CAS NO.:91-48-5
  • Empirical Formula: C15H12O2
  • Molecular Weight: 224.26
  • MDL number: MFCD00004252
  • EINECS: 202-069-4
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
alpha-Phenylcinnamic acid Structural

What is alpha-Phenylcinnamic acid?

Chemical properties

white to light yellow powder

The Uses of alpha-Phenylcinnamic acid

α-Phenylcinnamic Acid, is a 2,3-Diarylpropenoic Acid, which is a selective non-steroidal inhibitors of type-5 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (AKR1C3).

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 104, p. 321, 1982 DOI: 10.1021/ja00365a073
Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 4, p. 777, 1963

Purification Methods

Crystallise the cis-isomer from pet ether or EtOH (m 174

Properties of alpha-Phenylcinnamic acid

Melting point: 172-174 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 325.66°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.198
refractive index  1.6530 (estimate)
form  powder to crystal
pka 4.8 in 60% ethanol
color  White to Almost white
Merck  14,7281
BRN  1911342
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 91-48-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for alpha-Phenylcinnamic acid

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for alpha-Phenylcinnamic acid

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