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Methyl isoferulate

Also known as Methyl 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic acid methyl ester, Methyl (E)-3'-hydroxy-4'-methoxycinnamate

CAS 16980-82-8Formula C11H12O4Molar mass 208.21 g/molEC 197-232-9
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Methyl isoferulate chemical structure, C11H12O4, CAS 16980-82-8
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
16980-82-8
Formula
C11H12O4
Molar mass
208.21 g/mol
EC number
197-232-9
HS code
291899
Category
Aromatic building blocks

What is Methyl isoferulate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Methyl isoferulate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C11H12O4 and a molar mass of 208.21 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 16980-82-8. The IUPAC name is methyl (E)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
methyl (E)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
CAS number
16980-82-8Other or deprecated CAS: 97966-29-5
EC number
197-232-9
Molecular formula
C11H12O4
MDL number
MFCD07369523
InChIKey
JTLOUXXZZFFBBW-GQCTYLIASA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H12O4/c1-14-10-5-3-8(7-9(10)12)4-6-11(13)15-2/h3-7,12H,1-2H3/b6-4+
Canonical SMILES
COC(=O)C=Cc1ccc(OC)c(O)c1
Isomeric SMILES
COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)/C=C/C(=O)OC)O

Synonyms

  • Methyl 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate
  • 3-hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic acid methyl ester
  • Methyl (E)-3'-hydroxy-4'-methoxycinnamate
  • methyl (E)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
  • methyl (2E)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
  • methyl 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
  • (2E)-3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid Methyl Ester
  • Cinnamic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-, methyl ester
  • 3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid methyl ester
  • (E)-Methyl 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate
  • 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-, methyl ester, (E)-
  • 3-hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic methyl ester
  • 10.14272/Jtlouxxzzffbbw-gqctyliasa-n.1
  • 10.14272/Jtlouxxzzffbbw-gqctyliasa-n.2
  • Methyl (E)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylate
  • doi:10.14272/JTLOUXXZZFFBBW-GQCTYLIASA-N.1
  • doi:10.14272/JTLOUXXZZFFBBW-GQCTYLIASA-N.2
  • methyl (E)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)prop-2-enoate

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
208.21 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
208.0736 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.59calc.
Topological polar surface area
55.76 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
15calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.18calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Methyl isoferulate is traded under.

HS 2918.99Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone)…

World exports in 2024
$1.46B
−1.1% vs 2023, imports $1.54B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China40.0%
  2. India * partner reported26.6%
  3. Germany8.0%
Top importers
  1. United States25.6%
  2. Brazil6.7%
  3. Argentina5.9%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Methyl isoferulate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Methyl isoferulate?

Methyl isoferulate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C11H12O4 and a molar mass of 208.21 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 16980-82-8. The IUPAC name is methyl (E)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate.

What is the CAS number of Methyl isoferulate?

The CAS registry number of Methyl isoferulate is 16980-82-8. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 97966-29-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Methyl isoferulate?

The molecular formula of Methyl isoferulate is C11H12O4 and its molar mass is 208.21 g/mol.

What is Methyl isoferulate used for?

Known uses and roles of Methyl isoferulate include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Methyl isoferulate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Methyl isoferulate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Methyl isoferulate?

Methyl isoferulate is usually classified under HS code 291899 (Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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