CAS No. 103-26-4
Batch:
Purity:99.99
Chemical Structure
Check the
Methyl cinnamate
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| IUPAC Name | methyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate | |
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| CAS Number | 103-26-4 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C10H10O2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 162.19 | |
| SMILES | COC(=O)C=CC1=CC=CC=C1 | |
| InChIKey | CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWSA-N |
Methyl cinnamate is a natural flavor compound derived from Zanthoxylum armatum that possesses antimicrobial and tyrosinase inhibitory activities. It effectively inhibits adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes via activation of the CaMKK2/AMPK signaling pathway. This pathway activation suppresses key adipogenic transcription factors and reduces intracellular lipid accumulation, highlighting its potential role in modulating adipogenesis and cellular metabolic processes.
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
32 mg/mL
(197.29 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.