Item no.
TRC-C755365-50G
CAS Number
[7400-08-0]
Unit
50 g
Molecular formula
4-(OH)C6H4CH=CHCOOH
Molecular weight
164.16
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No Dangerous Good
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Description
Category: Aromatics, Pharmaceuticals, Intermediates and Fine Chemicals /// Appearance: White to Off-White Solid /// Application Notes: p-Coumaric Acid is the hydroxy derivative of Cinnamic Acid with antioxidant properties. p-Coumaric acid is a is a major component of lignocellulose. Studies suggest that p-Coumaric Acid may reduce the risk of cancer by reducing the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines. A recent study reports that p-Coumaric Acid may act as a chemical castrator in bees by altering the epression of genes required for ovary development. This compound is common in pollen a major constituent of the worker bee diet, but it is not found in queen bees' royal jelly. /// References: Kikugawa, K. et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 1, 780 (1983)| Ferguson, L.R. et al.: Mol. Nutrit. Food Res., 585 (2005)| Chung, F.L. et al.: IARC Sci. Pub., 57, 797 (1984)| Chem. and Eng. News Aug. 31, 2015, page 25
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