white to light yellow crystal powder
4-Chlorocinnamic Acid is a derivative of Cinnamic Acid (C442030) and plays an important role in the development of plants. 4-Chlorocinnamic Acid may also show potential antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antitumoral activity.
ChEBI: 4-chlorocinnamic acid is an organochlorine compound comprising trans-cinnamic acid having a chloro substituent at the 4-position on the phenyl ring. It is functionally related to a trans-cinnamic acid.
Recrystallise the acid from EtOH or aqueous EtOH (charcoal). UV has max at 275nm (EtOH). [Walling & Wolfstirn J Am Chem Soc 69 852 1947, Beilstein 9 H 596, 9 II 395, 9 III 2727, 9 IV 2033.]
