(E)-4-Nitrocinnamic acid
[CAS# 882-06-4]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Aromatic cinnamic acid, esters and derivatives
• Name: (E)-4-Nitrocinnamic acid
• Synonyms: (E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-propenoic acid; (E)-p-Nitrocinnamic acid; (2E)-3-(4-Nitrophenyl)-2-propenoic acid; trans-4-Nitrocinnamic acid; trans-p-Nitrocinnamic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₇NO₄
• Molecular Weight: 193.16
• CAS Registry Number: 882-06-4
• EC Number: 212-924-3

Properties

• Density: 1.411
• Melting point: 292-293 ºC
• Boiling point: 346 ºC
• Flash point: 154 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319