Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate

Name: Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047798

About Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate

Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate is a metabolite or degradation product of Cinnamic Acid carrying the CAS registry number 19367-38-5. The compound has the formula C10H10O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 178.18 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is methyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate. Alternative names: Methyl-p-coumarate and methyl-hydroxycinnamate.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Cinnamic Acid, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Cinnamic Acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Cinnamic Acid.

Cinnamic Acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate
Catalogue No.	VQ-047798
CAS Number	19367-38-5
IUPAC name	methyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	178.18 g/mol
Exact mass	178.063
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NITWSHWHQAQBAW-QPJJXVBHSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)/C=C/C1=CC=C(C=C1)O
PubChem CID	5319562

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Methyl-p-coumarate, methyl-hydroxycinnamate, Methyl p-hydroxycinnamate, (E)-Methyl 4-coumarate, Methyl trans-p-Coumarate, 4-Hydroxycinnamic acid methyl ester, (E)-Methyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acrylate, methyl coumarate, p-hydroxy methyl cinnamate, Methyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acrylate, methyl (2E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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 Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate is 19367-38-5. It is also known as Methyl-p-coumarate, methyl-hydroxycinnamate, Methyl p-hydroxycinnamate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate?

Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate has the molecular formula C10H10O3 and a molecular weight of 178.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate.

What is Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate used for?

Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cinnamic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate can I order?

We supply Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate 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 Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate 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 Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl 4-Hydroxy Cinnamate 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.