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Description
3-Phenylpropionic acid is a carboxylic acid that belongs to the class of phenylpropanoids. Also referred as hydrocinnamic acid, the chemical is a white crystalline solid with a sweet fatty smell of rose musk cinnamon at room temperature. 3-Phenylpropionic acid is soluble in both water and alcohol. It is widely used in food additives, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Uses of 3-Phenylpropionic acid
Phenylpropanoic acid is widely used for flavoring, food additives, spices, fragrance, and medicines as it acts as a fixative agent, or a preservative.
- Food Industry
3-Phenylpropionic acid is utilized in the food industry as a preservative as well as to maintain the original quality of aroma of frozen foods. It is also used for flavoring and restoring original color to food. 3-Phenylpropionic acid is added to shelved foods to prevent microorganisms from deteriorating the food. It also acts as an antioxidant to prolong the life of foodstuff in shelves. 3-Phenylpropionic acid is also used as a food sweetener.
3-Phenylpropionic acid acts as an emulsifier as it can keep water and oil mixtures separated. 3-Phenylpropionic acid can be added in food for technological reasons in wide range such as processing, manufacturing, packaging, treatment, transportation, and storage.
- Cosmetics
3-Phenylpropionic acid is used in beautifying products such as bath gels, detergent powders, and fabric softeners as it gives a floral scent. It is also used as a flavour for mouthwashes and toothpastes.
Specifications of 3-Phenylpropionic acid
CAS Number | 501-52-0 |
Product Name | Hydrocinnamic Acid |
Synonyms | 3-phenyl Propanic Acid; 3-phenyl Propionic Acid; 3-phenylpropanoic Acid; 3-phenylpropanoic Acid; 3-phenylpropionate; 3-phenylpropionic Acid; Beta-phenylpropionic Acid; Beta-phenylpropionic Acid; 3-phenylpropionic Acid; 3-phenylpropionic Acid (hydrocinnamic Acid) |
Molecular Formula | C9H10O2 |
Molecular Weight | 150.1745 |
InChI | 1/C9H10O2/c10-9(11)7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,6-7H2,(H,10,11) |
EINECS | 207-924-5 |
FEMA | 2889 |
Density | 1.126g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 45-48 degrees Celsius(lit.) |
Boiling Point | 280 degrees Celsius(lit.) |
Flash Point | 170.045 degrees Celsius |
Description
3-Phenylpropionic acid is a carboxylic acid that belongs to the class of phenylpropanoids. Also referred as hydrocinnamic acid, the chemical is a white crystalline solid with a sweet fatty smell of rose musk cinnamon at room temperature. 3-Phenylpropionic acid is soluble in both water and alcohol. It is widely used in food additives, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Uses of 3-Phenylpropionic acid
Phenylpropanoic acid is widely used for flavoring, food additives, spices, fragrance, and medicines as it acts as a fixative agent, or a preservative.
- Food Industry
3-Phenylpropionic acid is utilized in the food industry as a preservative as well as to maintain the original quality of aroma of frozen foods. It is also used for flavoring and restoring original color to food. 3-Phenylpropionic acid is added to shelved foods to prevent microorganisms from deteriorating the food. It also acts as an antioxidant to prolong the life of foodstuff in shelves. 3-Phenylpropionic acid is also used as a food sweetener.
3-Phenylpropionic acid acts as an emulsifier as it can keep water and oil mixtures separated. 3-Phenylpropionic acid can be added in food for technological reasons in wide range such as processing, manufacturing, packaging, treatment, transportation, and storage.
- Cosmetics
3-Phenylpropionic acid is used in beautifying products such as bath gels, detergent powders, and fabric softeners as it gives a floral scent. It is also used as a flavour for mouthwashes and toothpastes.
Specifications of 3-Phenylpropionic acid
CAS Number | 501-52-0 |
Product Name | Hydrocinnamic Acid |
Synonyms | 3-phenyl Propanic Acid; 3-phenyl Propionic Acid; 3-phenylpropanoic Acid; 3-phenylpropanoic Acid; 3-phenylpropionate; 3-phenylpropionic Acid; Beta-phenylpropionic Acid; Beta-phenylpropionic Acid; 3-phenylpropionic Acid; 3-phenylpropionic Acid (hydrocinnamic Acid) |
Molecular Formula | C9H10O2 |
Molecular Weight | 150.1745 |
InChI | 1/C9H10O2/c10-9(11)7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,6-7H2,(H,10,11) |
EINECS | 207-924-5 |
FEMA | 2889 |
Density | 1.126g/cm3 |
Melting Point | 45-48 degrees Celsius(lit.) |
Boiling Point | 280 degrees Celsius(lit.) |
Flash Point | 170.045 degrees Celsius |