4-Fluorocinnamic Acid CAS 459-32-5

Other names: 3-(4-Fluorophenyl)acrylic acid; para-fluorocinnamic acid; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-; P-FLUOROCINNAMIC ACID; trans-4-fluorocinnamic acid; 4-FluorocinnaMic Acid; 4-fluoride acid; 4-FUOROCINNAMIC ACID

CAS No.: 459-32-5

Molecular formula: C9H7FO2

Molecular weight: 166.15

Molar mass: 166.15g/mol

Melting point: 207-210°C

Boiling point: 281.6 °C at 760 mmhg

Flash point: 124.1 °C

Refractive index: 1.591

Properties: Insoluble in water, Soluble in organic solvent like ethanol or ethyl acetate

Purity: 99%

Packaging: 25kg/200kg

Storage method: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances

Cinnamic acid is an organic compound, it is a white crystalline compound that is slightly soluble in water and easily soluble in many organic solvents. It is classified as an unsaturated carboxylic acid and occurs naturally in many plants.

1. Applications in liquid crystal materials for display must satisfy the most basic requirements.

2. It can be widely used in mobile phones, MP4, computers, televisions and other LCD materials.

3. Application for organic synthesis.

4. As food additive.

What Are the Uses of Cinnamic Acid?

Cinnamic acid is used in flavorings, synthetic indigo. A major use is as a precursor to producing methyl cinnamate, ethyl cinnamate, and benzyl cinnamate for the perfume industry. 

Cinnamic acid can be used to adjust apples and cherries. It can be used as apple flavor, cherry flavor, fruit flavor and floral flavor. Cinnamic acid is also part of the biosynthetic shikimate and phenylpropanoid pathways. Its biosynthesis is performed by the action of the enzyme phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) on phenylalanine. 

Cinnamic acid can be used in cosmetics. The Casein amino acid enzyme is a key enzyme in melanin synthesis. Cinnamic acid can inhibit the formation of casein aminase, which has a certain effect on the isolation of ultraviolet rays, lightning or even disappearing browning spots, and it's one of the essential ingredients in advanced sunscreens. The significant antioxidant effect of cinnamic acid has a good effect on slowing down the formation of wrinkles.