1486-51-7 | 4-Benzyloxybenzoic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
5g	98%	in stock	$10.00	$7.00
10g	98%	in stock	$19.00	$14.00
25g	98%	in stock	$24.00	$17.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA73746
• Chemical Name: 4-Benzyloxybenzoic acid
• CAS Number: 1486-51-7
• Molecular Formula: C14H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 228.24328000000006
• MDL Number: MFCD00016527
• SMILES: OC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)OCc1ccccc1
• NSC Number: 16633

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 238
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 17
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 4
• XLogP3: 3.3

Upstream Synthesis Route

Benzoic acid, 4-(phenylmethoxy)-, also known as p-methoxybenzoic acid, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis for various applications. One of its primary uses is as a key building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and plays a vital role in the development of new drugs and crop protection agents. Additionally, p-methoxybenzoic acid is utilized in the synthesis of various organic compounds, serving as a starting material for the preparation of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances. Its unique chemical properties make it an essential component in organic synthesis, enabling the creation of diverse and valuable products in the fields of medicine, agriculture, and industrial chemistry.

Literature

• Synthesis and crystal structures of lanthanide 4-benzyloxy benzoates: influence of electron-withdrawing and electron-donating groups on luminescent properties.

  Dalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003) 20100121

• Preliminary evaluation of anticonvulsant activity of some 4-(benzyloxy)-benzamides.

  Acta poloniae pharmaceutica 20030101