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α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid

α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid chemical structure
CAS Number28166-41-8
FormulaHOC6H4CH=C(CN)CO2H
Mol. Weight189.17 g/mol

What is α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid?

α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 28166-41-8 and molecular formula HOC6H4CH=C(CN)CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

α-Cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid(CHC) was used as a matrix for peptides1 and nucleotides2 in mass spectroscopic analysis. It was used in encapsulation of CHC into NaY zeolite3. It was used as matrix to investigate the activity of the paclitaxel derivatives using several well-established in vitro angiogenesis assays4.

Specifications

Linear Formula

HOC6H4CH=C(CN)CO2H

Molecular Weight

189.17 g/mol

Assay/Purity

97%

Solubility

methanol: soluble50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, light yellow to yellow

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

245-250 °C(lit.)

Cation Traces

Al: ≤1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤1 mg/kg
Ca: ≤1 mg/kg
Cd: ≤1 mg/kg
Co: ≤1 mg/kg
Cr: ≤1 mg/kg
Cu: ≤1 mg/kg
Fe: ≤1 mg/kg
K: ≤1 mg/kg
Li: ≤1 mg/kg
Mg: ≤1 mg/kg
Mn: ≤1 mg/kg
Na: ≤1 mg/kg
Ni: ≤1 mg/kg
Pb: ≤1 mg/kg
Sr: ≤1 mg/kg
Zn: ≤1 mg/kg

EC Number

248-879-1

WGK Germany

3

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