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Methyl (E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylate

Also known as: Methyl 3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylate, (E)-3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylic acid methyl ester, Benzeneacetic acid, α-[(2-methoxyphenyl)methylene]-, methyl ester, (αE)-, Methyl (2E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylprop-2-enoate, trans-2-Phenyl-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)acrylic acid methyl ester

Methyl (E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylate (CAS 42307-45-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C17H16O3 and a molecular weight of 268.30700 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 102-103ºC, a boiling point of 395.4ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.134g/cm3 and a flash point of 166.9ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
42307-45-9
Jingsj CID
J-1505364-2
Molecular Formula
C17H16O3
Molecular Weight
268.30700 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point102-103ºC
Boiling Point395.4ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.134g/cm3
Flash Point166.9ºC
Exact Mass268.11000
PSA35.53000
LogP3.40880
Refractive Index1.591

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918990090
Summary2918990090. other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl (E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylate?

The CAS number of Methyl (E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylate is 42307-45-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl (E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylate?

Methyl (E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylate has molecular formula C17H16O3 and molecular weight 268.30700 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl (E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylate?

For Methyl (E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylate, Upstream Products: 1-(bromomethyl)-2-methoxybenzene, Methanol, 3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylic acid.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Methyl (E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylacrylate (CAS 42307-45-9)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1505364-2 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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