4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester

About 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester

4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester is an API impurity reference standard carrying the CAS registry number 1929-30-2. With the molecular formula C12H14O3, it has a molar mass of 206.24 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is ethyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate. Alternative names: Ethyl methoxycinnamate and Ethyl trans-p-methoxycinnamate.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of the parent drug substance to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-049810
CAS Number	1929-30-2
IUPAC name	ethyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	206.24 g/mol
Exact mass	206.0943
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	DHNGCHLFKUPGPX-RMKNXTFCSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)/C=C/C1=CC=C(C=C1)OC
PubChem CID	5281783

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	35.5 Å²
Synonyms	Ethyl methoxycinnamate, Ethyl trans-p-methoxycinnamate, Solaboost SPF, Uvsob B, ethyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate, Ethyl (E)-p-methoxycinnamate, Ethyl (E)-4-methoxycinnamate, Ethyl 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate, Methyl-p-coumaric acid, ethyl ester, Ethyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate, 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid, ethyl ester, 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-, ethyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester is 1929-30-2. It is also known as Ethyl methoxycinnamate, Ethyl trans-p-methoxycinnamate, Solaboost SPF.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester?

4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester has the molecular formula C12H14O3 and a molecular weight of 206.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl (E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester can I order?

We supply 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Methoxycinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.