trans-3-Benzoylacrylic acid
[CAS# 17812-07-6]

Identification

• Name: trans-3-Benzoylacrylic acid
• Synonyms: (E)-3-Benzoylacrylic acid; (E)-4-Oxo-4-phenyl-2-butenoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 176.17
• CAS Registry Number: 17812-07-6
• EC Number: 605-817-1

Properties

• Density: 1.238
• Melting point: 96-98 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312