Compound Q&A
What industries use α-methylcinnamic acid (CAS: 1199-77-5)?
Answer
α-Methylcinnamic acid (CAS: 1199-77-5) is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of drugs, particularly those containing cinnamic acid derivatives. It is also used in the perfume industry as a precursor to fragrances. Additionally, it has applications in the polymer industry for the production of certain plastics and in the chemical industry for various intermediates and derivatization reactions.
About
CAS No
1199-77-5
English Name
α-methylcinnamic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H10O2
Molecular Weight
162.18 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
XNCRUNXWPDJHGV-BQYQJAHWSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
