o-Methylcinnamic acid  
Synonyms: 3 - [(2 `- methyl) phenyl] -2 – acrylic

Molecular Formula C10H10O2

Molecular Weight 162.18

InChI InChI=1/C10H10O2/c1-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)6-7-10(11)12/h2-7H,1H3,(H,11,12)/b7-6+

CAS Registry Number 2373-76-4

EINECS 219-150-5

Melting point 175-177℃

Hazard Symbols  Xi:Irritant;

Risk Codes R36/37/38:;

Safety Description S26:;

S37/39:;

Physical and chemical properties: white crystal. mp :175-177 ℃, insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate and other organic solvents. Content ≥ 99.0%.

Uses: used in daily chemical flavor.