Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Methyl p-coumarate |
| Catalog Number: | M38718 |
| CAS Number: | 3943-97-3 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C10H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 178.18 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | DMSO 90 mg/mL (ultrasonic and warming) |
| 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: | Methyl p-coumarate (Methyl 4-hydroxycinnamate), an esterified derivative of p-Coumaric acid (pCA), is isolated from the flower of Trixis michuacana var longifolia. Methyl p-coumarate could inhibit the melanin formation in B16 mouse melanoma cells. |
| 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. |