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trans-Cinnamoyl chloride (CAS 17082-09-6)

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Alternate Names:
trans-3-Phenylacryloyl Chloride
CAS Number:
17082-09-6
Molecular Weight:
166.60
Molecular Formula:
C9H7ClO
Supplemental Information:
This is as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Trans-Cinnamoyl chloride is a reactive compound that can be used as a versatile precursor in cinnamic acid synthesis. It reacts with water to yield hydrogen chloride and cinnamic acid. The compound may act by binding to receptors or inhibiting enzymes, possibly targeting cytochrome P450. Additionally, owing to its hydroxyl group, trans-Cinnamoyl chloride could potentially possess photochemical properties, potentially reacting under light exposure to generate singlet oxygen—a highly reactive species capable of cellular damage. It can also be used in the preparation of lysergol and related derivatives as antibacterial agents.


trans-Cinnamoyl chloride (CAS 17082-09-6) References

  1. Three-component reactions of isocyanides, dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylates, and trans-cinnamoyl chlorides for the synthesis of highly functionalized 2-vinyl furans.  |  Esmaeili, AA., et al. 2012. Mol Divers. 16: 145-50. PMID: 22173695
  2. Kinetics and mechanism of hydroxy compound cinnamoylation in acetonitrile catalyzed by N-methylimidazole and 4-dimethylaminopyridine.  |  Eboka, CJ. and Connors, KA. 1983. J Pharm Sci. 72: 366-9. PMID: 6864471
  3. Solvent effects on the cinnamoylation of n-propyl alcohol catalyzed by N-methylimidazole and 4-dimethylaminopyridine.  |  Connors, KA. and Eboka, CJ. 1983. J Pharm Sci. 72: 369-72. PMID: 6864472

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trans-Cinnamoyl chloride, 100 g

sc-272667
100 g
$69.00