Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | 3,4-Methylenedioxycinnamic acid |
| Catalog Number: | M40195 |
| CAS Number: | 2373-80-0 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C10H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 192.17 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | DMSO ≥ 90 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >98.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | 3,4-Methylenedioxycinnamic acid is an inhibitor of the phenylpropanoid enzyme 4-hydroxycinnamoyl-CoA ligase. 3,4-Methylenedioxycinnamic acid increases the formation of soluble phenolics in particular of vanillic acid. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |