Cinnamic acid

Cinnamic acid

Cinnamic acid is a chemical compound that is utilized in the production of methyl, ethyl, and benzyl esters for the perfume industry. It is also used in the creation of flavors, synthetic indigo, and certain pharmaceuticals. Additionally, cinnamic acid and related compounds are known for their ability to scavenge free radicals and protect living organisms from certain carcinogens and mutagens.From: Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering [2019], Zn(II) carboxylates containing heterocyclic secondary ligands: synthesis and structure manifestation through DFT studies [2021]

Smoke Production

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Published in John A. Conkling, Christopher J. Mocella, Chemistry of Pyrotechnics, 2019

John A. Conkling, Christopher J. Mocella

A similar HC-replacement smoke composition designed by the U.S. Navy is using cinnamic acid, C6H5CHCHCO2H, another organic chemical used in the pharmaceutical, food, and perfume industries (Douda and Tanner 1977). Cinnamic acid has a substantially lower toxicity than HC smokes and is even used as a flavoring agent for human consumption. The structure of cinnamic acid is shown in Figure 11.2.

Zn(II) carboxylates containing heterocyclic secondary ligands: synthesis and structure manifestation through DFT studies

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Published in Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 2021

Ayesha Zahoor, Sohaila Andleeb, Ahmad Raheel, Rabia Ayub, Sumaira Abbas, Muhammad Nawaz Tahir

Zinc carboxylates with nitrogen donor ligands have interest because of their potential biological applications [5]. Studies on the formation of mixed ligand complexes revealed their growing importance, in particular, their role in biological processes. The ternary complexes involving carboxylic acids as primary ligand and nitrogen containing molecules as secondary ligands can serve as useful models in metalloenzyme-catalyzed biochemical reactions [6]. Cinnamic acid and its hydroxyl derivatives are natural compounds that bind to hemicelluloses and celluloses in the cell wall of plants. They are also found naturally in products such as coffee beans, tobacco leaves and olive oil [7–9]. Cinnamic acid and related compounds attain special attention due to their ability to scavenge free radicals and protect the living species against certain carcinogens and mutagens [10–12].

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