2-Propenoic acid,3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-, methyl ester

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2-Propenoic acid,3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-, methyl ester Structure
2-Propenoic acid,3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-, methyl ester structure
Common Name 2-Propenoic acid,3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-, methyl ester
CAS Number 5396-64-5 Molecular Weight 222.24
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C12H14O4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of 2-Propenoic acid,3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-, methyl ester


Methyl 3,4-dimethoxycinnamate is an inhibitor of uredospore germination. Methyl 3,4-dimethoxycinnamate also inhibits global DNA methylation in in Hep3B cells[1][2].

 Names

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Name methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate
Synonym More Synonyms

  Biological Activity

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Description Methyl 3,4-dimethoxycinnamate is an inhibitor of uredospore germination. Methyl 3,4-dimethoxycinnamate also inhibits global DNA methylation in in Hep3B cells[1][2].
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References

[1]. Macko V, et al. Self-inhibitor of bean rust uredospores: methyl 3,4-dimethoxycinnamate. Science. 1970 Oct 30;170(3957):539-40.  

[2]. Castro-Vazquez D, et al. Methyl benzoate and cinnamate analogs as modulators of DNA methylation in hepatocellular carcinoma. Chem Biol Drug Des. 2022 Aug;100(2):245-255.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Molecular Formula C12H14O4
Molecular Weight 222.24
Exact Mass 222.08900
PSA 44.76000
LogP 1.89000
InChIKey JXRYDOZRPYFBKO-FNORWQNLSA-N
SMILES COC(=O)C=Cc1ccc(OC)c(OC)c1
Storage condition 2-8℃

 Safety Information

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Hazard Codes Xi
HS Code 2918990090

 Synthetic Route

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HS Code 2918990090
Summary 2918990090. other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

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Methyl 3,4-dimethoxycinnamate
3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-acrylic acid methyl ester
methyl (2E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
methyl (E)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
methyl 3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate
2-Propenoic acid,3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-,methyl ester
3,4-O-Dimethylcaffeic acid methyl ester
methyl (E)-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate
Cinnamic acid,3,4-dimethoxy-,methyl ester
2-Propenoic acid,3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-,methyl ester,trans
3-(3',4'-dimethoxyphenyl)-(E)-propenoic acid methyl ester
Methyl 3-(3`,4`-Dimethoxyphenyl)propenoate
ferulic methyl ester

  | FAQ

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Q: What is the CAS number of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate?
A: CAS number of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate is 5396-64-5.
Q: What is the molecular formula of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate?
A: Molecular formula of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate is C12H14O4.
Q: What are the downstream products of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate: 2078-16-2;27798-73-8;116435-60-0;644-06-4;31337-58-3;14737-89-4;14773-41-2;5396-69-0.
Q: What is the LogP of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate?
A: LogP of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate is 1.89000.
Q: What is the molecular weight of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate?
A: Molecular weight of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate is 222.24.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate is 44.76000.
Q: What is the English name of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate?
A: The English name of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate is methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate.
Q: What are the storage conditions for methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate?
A: Storage conditions for methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate: 2-8℃.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate?
A: SMILES notation of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate is COC(=O)C=Cc1ccc(OC)c(OC)c1.
Q: What are the uses of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate?
A: Main uses of methyl-3,4-dimethoxycinnamate: Methyl 3,4-dimethoxycinnamate is an inhibitor of uredospore germination. Methyl 3,4-dimethoxycinnamate also inhibits global DNA methylation in in Hep3B cells[1][2].

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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