Methyl trans-4-nitrocinnamate
[CAS# 637-57-0]

Identification

• Name: Methyl trans-4-nitrocinnamate
• Synonyms: (2E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-propenoic acid methyl ester; (E)-Methyl 3-(4-nitrophenyl) acrylate; (E)-Methyl 3-(4-nitrophenyl)acrylate; (E)-Methyl 4-nitrocinnamate; (E)-Methyl p-nitrocinnamate; Methyl (E)-3-(p-nitrophenyl)propenoate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₉NO₄
• Molecular Weight: 207.18
• CAS Registry Number: 637-57-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.37 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.277±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 161 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Felpin, Francois-Xavier; Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis 2008, V350(16), P2559-2565.