100-09-4 | 4-Methoxybenzoic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1g	98%	in stock	$8.00	$5.00
5g	98%	in stock	$12.00	$8.00
25g	98%	in stock	$13.00	$9.00
100g	98%	in stock	$21.00	$15.00
500g	98%	in stock	$28.00	$19.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA00015
• Chemical Name: 4-Methoxybenzoic acid
• CAS Number: 100-09-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 152.1473
• MDL Number: MFCD00002542
• SMILES: COc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)O

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 136
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 11
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 2
• XLogP3: 2

Upstream Synthesis Route

P-Methoxybenzoic Acid, also known as 4-methoxybenzoic acid, plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block in organic chemistry. This compound is utilized for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. Its functional group allows for selective modifications, making it a valuable intermediate in the production of more complex organic molecules. P-Methoxybenzoic Acid is frequently employed in esterification, amidation, and other key reactions to introduce specific functionalities into target compounds. Its presence in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients highlights its significance in drug discovery and development. Additionally, this compound serves as a valuable tool in academic research for investigating new synthetic pathways and exploring the reactivity of aromatic compounds.