
Preparation of 3-phenylpropionic acid methyl ester_Kain Industrial Additive
Background and overview[1] Methyl 3-phenylpropionate is also called methyl phenylpropionate and hydrogenated methyl cinnamate. Ester compounds and their derivatives have important uses in medicine, chemical industry, fuel, etc., such as synthetic perfumes, flavoring agents, detergents, surfactants, etc. Preparation[1-2] Method 1. In a 50 mL polytetrafluoro-lined reactor, add 4 mL of methanol, 0.3 mmol styrene, and…