P-hydroxycinnamate

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Synonyms (2E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid; 4-hydroxycinnamic acid; 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)acrylic acid; p-Hydroxy-cinnamic acid; p-Hydroxycinnamic acid; p-Coumaric acid; 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid; 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid Molecular Formula C9H8O3 Molecular Weight 164.158 CAS Registry Number 7400-08-0 EINECS 231-000-0 Density 1.279g/cm3 Melting point 210-213 Refractive index 1.6 Characters: A white to light yellow powder. Soluble in hot ether, hot alcohol, slightly soluble in benzene, insoluble in petroleum ether, insoluble in water. Usage: used as pharmaceutical intermediates and flavor industry.