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Ethyl trans-caffeate

Alias: Ethyl caffeate; 102-37-4; ethyl trans-caffeate; Ethyl 3,4-dihydroxycinnamate; ...; 66648-50-8;
Cat No.:V58338 Purity: ≥98%
Ethyl trans-caffeate is the trans structure molecule of Ethyl Caffeate.
Ethyl trans-caffeate
Ethyl trans-caffeate Chemical Structure CAS No.: 66648-50-8
Product category: Plants
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Other Forms of Ethyl trans-caffeate:

  • (E)-Methyl caffeate ((E)-Methyl caffeate)
  • Ethyl Caffeate
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Product Description
Ethyl trans-caffeate is the trans structure molecule of Ethyl Caffeate. Ethyl Caffeate is a natural phenolic compound extracted from Bidens pilosa. Ethyl Caffeate inhibits NF-κB activation and its downstream inflammatory mediators, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in vitro or in mouse skin.
Ethyl trans-caffeate (also known as Caffeic Acid Ethyl Ester) is the trans isomeric form of ethyl caffeate, a natural phenolic compound originally isolated from the medicinal plant Bidens pilosa . It is the ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxyl group of trans-caffeic acid with ethanol . This compound has garnered significant research interest due to its potent anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, and chemopreventive properties . It is known to suppress the activation of NF-κB and its downstream inflammatory mediators, including inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) .
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
Ethyl trans-caffeate targets multiple pathways and enzymes. Its primary anti-inflammatory mechanism involves the inhibition of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) activation by preventing NF-κB from binding to DNA . It also directly inhibits the enzymatic activity of human pancreatic α-amylase and HMG-CoA reductase (HMGCR) . In addition, it suppresses the activity of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), ERK1/2, and p38 kinase through direct binding .
ln Vitro
Ethyl trans-caffeate exhibits a range of potent in vitro activities. It strongly inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW 264.7 macrophages, with an IC₅₀ of 5.5 μg/mL . It suppresses the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators iNOS and COX-2 at both the mRNA and protein levels, as well as PGE₂ production, without significant cytotoxicity at effective concentrations . Furthermore, it strongly inhibits the neoplastic transformation of JB6 Cl41 cells and suppresses PI3K, ERK1/2, and p38 kinase activities by direct binding . It also inhibits HMG-CoA reductase activity, demonstrating potential as a cholesterol-lowering agent .
ln Vivo
In animal studies, Ethyl trans-caffeate demonstrates significant anti-inflammatory and chemopreventive effects. Topical application on mouse skin drastically inhibits TPA-induced overexpression of COX-2 protein and exerts chemopreventive effects against skin carcinogenesis caused by solar UV exposure . It has also been shown to ameliorate collagen-induced arthritis by suppressing the Th1 immune response and exhibits antifibrotic activity in vivo . One study showed it significantly inhibits HMG-CoA reductase activity in rat liver, comparable to the standard drug simvastatin .
Enzyme Assay
Several non-cellular assays have characterized the enzyme inhibition of Ethyl trans-caffeate. The binding to human pancreatic α-amylase was studied by solving high-resolution X-ray crystal structures of the enzyme-inhibitor complex . The inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase (HMGCR) activity was investigated through an enzymatic method, comparing its inhibitory percentage to the control drug simvastatin . The inhibition of NF-κB-DNA binding was assessed using an electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA), which showed that the compound prevents the transcription factor from binding to its DNA response element .
Cell Assay
Cellular activity was assessed using various cell lines. For anti-inflammatory studies, RAW 264.7 murine macrophages were pre-treated with Ethyl trans-caffeate before stimulation with LPS. Nitric oxide production was measured using the Griess reaction, and cell viability was determined by MTT assay to confirm the effects were not due to cytotoxicity . The expression of iNOS, COX-2, and related signaling proteins (PI3K, ERK, p38) was analyzed by Western blot, and gene expression was assessed by RT-PCR . Chemopreventive activity was evaluated using the JB6 Cl41 mouse epidermal cell line, where the compound's ability to inhibit neoplastic transformation was measured .
Animal Protocol
Animal protocols vary based on the model. In a mouse skin inflammation model, female ICR mice were treated topically with Ethyl trans-caffeate for 30 minutes prior to a 4-hour TPA application, after which skin tissues were harvested for immunohistochemical analysis of COX-2 . In a rat model studying cholesterol reduction, the compound was administered to assess its effect on HMGCR activity in the liver, followed by analysis of serum glutamate oxalate transaminase (SGOT)/serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) levels and liver histology to evaluate toxicity . For in vivo experiments, the compound can be formulated in various vehicles, such as 10% DMSO, 40% PEG300, 5% Tween 80, and 45% saline for injection, or suspended in 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) for oral administration .
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
Ethyl Caffeate was found to have little or no cytotoxicity to RAW 264.7 macrophages at concentrations of 10 μg/mL or below, as determined by MTT assay. At 5 μg/mL, >50% of cells remained viable. [1]
In MCF-7 cells, no cytotoxic effects were observed with ethyl caffeate treatment at concentrations of 10-100 μg/mL over 6 hours as determined by MTT assay. [1]
References

[1]. Ethyl caffeate suppresses NF-kappaB activation and its downstream inflammatory mediators, iNOS, COX-2, and PGE2 in vitro or in mouse skin. Br J Pharmacol. 2005 Oct;146(3):352-63.

Additional Infomation
Ethyl trans-caffeic acid is an ethyl ester formed by the condensation of the carboxyl group of trans-caffeic acid with ethanol. It possesses anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities. It is an alkyl caffeic acid ester and ethyl ester, functionally related to trans-caffeic acid. Ethyl caffeic acid has been reported in perilla, Himalayan sasanqua, and several other organisms with relevant data.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C11H12O4
Molecular Weight
208.21058
Exact Mass
208.073
CAS #
66648-50-8
Related CAS #
Ethyl Caffeate;102-37-4
PubChem CID
5317238
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder
Density
1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point
377.0±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
148.4±18.6 °C
Vapour Pressure
0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction
1.612
LogP
1.72
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
4
Rotatable Bond Count
4
Heavy Atom Count
15
Complexity
237
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
CCOC(=O)/C=C/C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O
InChi Key
WDKYDMULARNCIS-GQCTYLIASA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C11H12O4/c1-2-15-11(14)6-4-8-3-5-9(12)10(13)7-8/h3-7,12-13H,2H2,1H3/b6-4+
Chemical Name
ethyl (E)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate
Synonyms
Ethyl caffeate; 102-37-4; ethyl trans-caffeate; Ethyl 3,4-dihydroxycinnamate; ...; 66648-50-8;
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
May dissolve in DMSO (in most cases), if not, try other solvents such as H2O, Ethanol, or DMF with a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

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Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 4.8028 mL 24.0142 mL 48.0284 mL
5 mM 0.9606 mL 4.8028 mL 9.6057 mL
10 mM 0.4803 mL 2.4014 mL 4.8028 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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