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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamate

≥90% (LC/MS-ELSD)

Synonym(s):

3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl caffeate, ethyl (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H12O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
208.21
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352205
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

plant

Assay

≥90% (LC/MS-ELSD)

form

solid

mol wt

208.21

application(s)

metabolomics
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C11H12O4/c1-2-15-11(14)6-4-8-3-5-9(12)10(13)7-8/h3-7,12-13H,2H2,1H3/b6-4+

InChI key

WDKYDMULARNCIS-GQCTYLIASA-N

General description

Ethyl dihydroxycinnamate, or ethyl caffeate, is a sesquiterpene lactone classified as a caffeic acid derivative. It naturally occurs in plants like coffee, tea, and fruits. This plant metabolite boasts diverse biological properties, including anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, neuroprotective, and antimicrobial effects.

Application

It is a natural product derived from plant source that finds application in compound screening libraries, metabolomics, phytochemical, and pharmaceutical research.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ethyl dihydroxycinnamate exhibits potent cytotoxicity, inhibits COX-2 and P-hydroxybenzoic acid, both involved in inflammation and cytokine synthesis. It demonstrates antibacterial efficacy against MRSA and Bacillus subtilis and inhibits cancer cell growth, countering tumor formation.

Features and Benefits

  • High quality compound suitable for multiple research applications
  • Compatible with HPLC and mass spectrometry techniques

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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