3-(3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
[CAS# 1135-23-5]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Aromatic cinnamic acid, esters and derivatives
• Name: 3-(3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
• Synonyms: 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid; 3-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid; 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid; 3-Methoxyphloretic acid; Dihydroconiferylic acid; Dihydroferulic acid; Ferulic acid, alpha,beta-dihydro-; Hydroferulic acid; Shorbic acid; beta-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid; beta-3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 196.20
• CAS Registry Number: 1135-23-5
• EC Number: 214-489-5

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (14 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.259±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 106 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Borsche, Walther; Chemische Berichte 1952, V85, P198-202.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335