Trans-caffeic acid

SKU: orb1685080

Description

Trans-caffeic acid serves as a highly sensitive fluorescent probe for laccase detection in food analysis. Furthermore, it exhibits properties that can stimulate the growth of plant germ tissue, making it applicable in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo plant physiology research.

Research Area

GPCR Signaling Pathway, Proteases and Proteasome

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 501-16-6
• MW: 180.16
• Purity: 98.37% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₉H₈O₄
• SMILES: C(=C/C(O)=O)\C1=CC(O)=C(O)C=C1
• Target: Others
• Solubility: DMSO:80 mg/mL (444.05 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  In BALB/c nude mice bearing MDA-MB-231 xenograft tumors, Trans-caffeic acid was administered intraperitoneally at 25 mg/kg once daily for 21 days. The treatment significantly reduced tumor volume compared to control without observable toxicity. Tumor tissues showed increased Bax and decreased Bcl-2 expression, indicating mitochondrial pathway–mediated apoptosis.
• In Vitro:
  Trans-caffeic acid exhibited antiproliferative effects in human breast cancer cell lines MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7. After treatment with 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 μM for 24, 48, and 72 hours, MTT assays showed time- and dose-dependent inhibition. At 50 μM for 48 hours, Trans-caffeic acid significantly induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, accompanied by elevated ROS levels and reduced mitochondrial membrane potential, suggesting involvement of oxidative stress and mitochondrial pathways.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Transcaffeic acid, Trans-caffeic acid, Tyrosinase, Trans caffeic acid, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacrylic acid, cAMP

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

689043