Methyl caffeate
Also known as: Methyl 3,4-dihydroxycinnamate, Methyl 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acrylate, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid methyl ester, Caffeic acid methyl ester, methyl (2E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate, Methyl caffeoate, Maritin E
Methyl caffeate (CAS 3843-74-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H10O4 and a molecular weight of 194.18400 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 158-161°C, a boiling point of 367.6ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.318 g/cm3 and a flash point of 80 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 3843-74-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-46139-2
- Molecular Formula
- C10H10O4
- Molecular Weight
- 194.18400 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 158-161°C |
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| Boiling Point | 367.6ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.318 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 80 °C |
| Exact Mass | 194.05800 |
| PSA | 66.76000 |
| LogP | 1.28400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.628 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Balachandran C, et, al. Antimicrobial and Antimycobacterial Activities of Methyl Caffeate Isolated from Solanum torvum Swartz. Fruit. Indian J Microbiol. 2012 Dec;52(4):676-81. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918290000 |
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| Summary | HS: 2918290000 other carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) VAT:17.0% MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl caffeate?
The CAS number of Methyl caffeate is 3843-74-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl caffeate?
Methyl caffeate has molecular formula C10H10O4 and molecular weight 194.18400 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl caffeate?
For Methyl caffeate, Upstream Products: Methanol, Caffeic acid, Methyl ferulate; Downstream Products: 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)cinnamic acid, (+)-Catechin, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamamide.
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