3-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid methyl ester

• CAT Number: L030154
• CAS Number: 87087-35-2
• Molecular Formula: C11H9F3O2
• Molecular Weight: 230.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl (E)-3-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]prop-2-enoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H9F3O2/c1-16-10(15)6-5-8-3-2-4-9(7-8)11(12,13)14/h2-7H,1H3/b6-5+
• InChIKey: ZQAIZQSBGPNEEN-AATRIKPKSA-N

3-(Trifluoromethyl)cinnamic acid methyl ester(CAT: L030154) is an organic compound that features a cinnamic acid backbone (a phenyl group attached to a propenoic acid chain), with a trifluoromethyl group (-CF₃) at the 3rd position of the phenyl ring and a methyl ester group (-COOCH₃) at the carboxyl end. This compound is often used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The trifluoromethyl group imparts electron-withdrawing properties, increasing the compound’s stability and reactivity, which can influence biological activity. The methyl ester functionality allows for further chemical modifications, such as hydrolysis to yield the free acid or transesterification, making it a versatile building block in the synthesis of bioactive molecules.