m-Coumaric acid is a hydroxycinnamic acid, an organic compound that is a hydroxy derivative of cinnamic acid.[1] There are three isomers of coumaric acid – o-coumaric acid, m-coumaric acid, and p-coumaric acid – that differ by the position of the hydroxy substitution of the phenyl group.
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(2E)-3-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid | |
Other names
meta-Coumaric acid
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.742 |
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C9H8O3 | |
Molar mass | 164.16 g/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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m-Coumaric acid can be found in vinegar.
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