4-N-Butoxycinnamic acid

4-N-Butoxycinnamic acid is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH3(CH2)7COCH=CH(COOH). It belongs to the group of cinnamic acid derivatives, which are organic compounds that may be synthesized by condensation of malonic acid and benzene. 4-N-Butoxycinnamic acid has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties in animal models. This compound inhibits inflammatory cytokines and their signaling pathways, thereby preventing the translocation of neutrophils into inflamed tissues.