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α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid

≥98% (TLC), powder, monocarboxylic acid transport inhibitor

Synonym(s):

α-CCA, α-CHCA, α-Cyano, 4-HCCA, ACCA

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Linear Formula:
HOC6H4CH=C(CN)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
189.17
Beilstein:
3271427
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid, ≥98% (TLC), powder

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

color

yellow

mp

245-250 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: slightly soluble
methanol: water: soluble
polar organic solvents: soluble

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC(=O)\C(=C\c1ccc(O)cc1)C#N

InChI

1S/C10H7NO3/c11-6-8(10(13)14)5-7-1-3-9(12)4-2-7/h1-5,12H,(H,13,14)/b8-5+

InChI key

AFVLVVWMAFSXCK-VMPITWQZSA-N

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Application

α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid has been used to block monocarboxylate transporters.
α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid is a useful hydrophobic matrix solution for matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. Antibiotics, peptide nucleic acids (a new class of DNA mimics), and proteins with masses as high as 66,000 Da have been successfully analyzed by using this as a matrix solution.

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid acts as a specific inhibitor of monocarboxylic acid transport, including lactate and pyruvate transport. It is also reported to block β-cell apical anion exchange (IC50 of 2.4 mM).

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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