CINNAMIC ACID 99% AR - 250 gm

Description

Cinnamic acid by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as phenylacrylic acid, this compound is an unsaturated carboxylic acid. The reagent is available as a white powder which is slightly soluble in water. It has a melting point of 133 C, and a boiling point of 300 C. Cinnamic acid can be prepared by the base-catalysed condensation of acetic anhydride and benzaldehyde. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 140-10-3 Quantity Provided: 250 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C9H8O2 Molecular weight: 148.16 Assay: Minimum 99 % Analytical grade reagentCinnamic acid has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. Cinnamic acid is utilized in various flavours, synthetic indigo, and certain pharmaceuticals. It is additionally used to manufacture methyl, ethyl, and benzyl esters for the perfume industry. Cinnamic acid is furthermore, a precursor to the sweetener, aspartame via an enzyme-catalysed amination to phenylalanine. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.