CAS 100-09-4

4-Methoxybenzoic acid

Description:

4-Methoxybenzoic acid, also known as p-methoxybenzoic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of a methoxy group (-OCH₃) attached to the para position of a benzoic acid structure. Its molecular formula is C₈H₈O₃, and it features a benzene ring with a carboxylic acid (-COOH) functional group and a methoxy substituent. This compound typically appears as a white crystalline solid and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether, but has limited solubility in water. 4-Methoxybenzoic acid is utilized in various applications, including as a precursor in organic synthesis, in the production of pharmaceuticals, and as a reagent in chemical research. It exhibits properties typical of aromatic carboxylic acids, such as acidity, and can participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and electrophilic aromatic substitution. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as it may cause irritation upon contact with skin or eyes.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=ZEYHEAKUIGZSGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)(=O)C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1

Synonyms:

• 4-Anisic acid
• 4-Methoxybenzoic Acid
• Acide p-anisique
• Acido P-Anisico
• Anisic acid
• Dermosoft 688
• Draconic acid
• Nsc 32742
• Nsc 7926
• P-Anisic Acid
• p-Anissaure
• p-Methoxybenzoic acid

p-Anisic Acid

CAS: 100-09-4

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: >99.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: 3B-A0482

4-Methoxybenzoic acid, 98+%

CAS: 100-09-4

4-Methoxybenzoic acid is used in oxidation and reduction of cytochrome c in solution through different self-assembled monolayers on gold electrodes using cyclic voltammetry. p-Anisic acid has antiseptic properties. It is also used as an intermediate in the preparation of more complex organic compoun

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: White to pale cream, Powder

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: 02-A15697

4-Methoxybenzoic acid

CAS: 100-09-4

4-Methoxybenzoic acid

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: white to beige Solid-Powder

Molecular weight: 152.14731

Ref: 54-OR10957

p-Anisic acid

CAS: 100-09-4

p-Anisic acid

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: 54-BUP19861

4-Methoxybenzoic-d7 Acid

CAS: 100-09-4, 1219803-08-3

Formula: CD₃OC₆D₄COOH

Purity: 98 atom % D

Color and Shape: White Solid

Molecular weight: 159.09128

Ref: 3U-D6607

4-Methoxybenzoic-2,3,5,6-d4Acid

CAS: 100-09-4, 152404-46-1

Formula: CH₃OC₆D₄COOH

Purity: 98 atom % D

Color and Shape: White Solid

Molecular weight: 156.07245

Ref: 3U-D6232

4-Methoxy-d3-benzoic Acid

CAS: 100-09-4, 27914-54-1

Formula: CD₃OC₆H₄COOH

Purity: 99 atom % D

Color and Shape: White Solid

Molecular weight: 155.06617

Ref: 3U-D6231

p-Anisic acid

CAS: 100-09-4

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: 04-C10265900

p-Methoxybenzoic Acid

CAS: 100-09-4

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 152.1473

Ref: IN-DA00005Z

p-Anisic Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 100-09-4

Applications 4-Methoxybenzoic acid was used in oxidation and reduction of cytochrome c in solution through different self-assembled monolayers on gold electrodes using cyclic voltammetry. It is also the sole source of carbon and energy for growth in the cultures of Nocardia sp. DSM 1069.
References Liu, H., et al.: Langmuir, 19, 2378 (2003); Eggeling, L., et al.: Arch. Microbiol., 126, 141 (1980)

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: TR-A673300

4-Methoxybenzoic Acid

CAS: 100-09-4

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: 4Z-B-085145

p-Anisic acid

CAS: 100-09-4

4-Methoxybenzoic acid

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: IN-DG17241

p-Anisic acid

CAS: 100-09-4

4-Methoxybenzoic acid could be used as raw material in cosmetic and dermatologic products, it has antiinflammatory and antimicrobial activities.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 98.65% - 99.77%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 152.1473

Ref: TM-TCS0862

4-Methoxybenzoic acid

CAS: 100-09-4

4-Methoxybenzoic acid is a phenolic compound, which is used in the production of bisphenol A. It can also be found as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds, such as protocatechuic acid and pachymic acid. 4-Methoxybenzoic acid can be found naturally in a variety of plants, including cranberries. This compound has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria by disrupting their cell walls and inhibiting protein synthesis. 4-Methoxybenzoic acid has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 152.15 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM00503

p-Anisic acid

CAS: 100-09-4

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: BE-BePure-20362

p-Anisic acid

CAS: 100-09-4

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: BE-RMCB067132

4-Methoxybenzoic acid

CAS: 100-09-4

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 152.149

Ref: 10-F065743

p-Anisic Acid extrapure, 98%

CAS: 100-09-4

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: min. 98%

Color and Shape: White to off white to pale cream, Crystalline powder, Clear

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: SR-90820