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CAS 10408-29-4

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o-Methoxymandelic acid

Description:
o-Methoxymandelic acid, with the CAS number 10408-29-4, is an aromatic compound characterized by the presence of both a methoxy group and a carboxylic acid functional group attached to a mandelic acid structure. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols, owing to its polar functional groups. The methoxy group enhances its lipophilicity compared to other mandelic acid derivatives, potentially influencing its biological activity and reactivity. o-Methoxymandelic acid is of interest in various fields, including organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, due to its potential applications in pharmaceuticals and as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemical compounds. Its structural features may also impart specific properties, such as antioxidant activity or the ability to interact with biological targets, making it a subject of research in drug development and related studies.
Formula:C9H10O4
InChI:InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-13-7-5-3-2-4-6(7)8(10)9(11)12/h2-5,8,10H,1H3,(H,11,12)
InChI key:InChIKey=HNYBRPOTLDAYRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(C(O)=O)(O)C1=C(OC)C=CC=C1
Synonyms:
  • (2-Methoxyphenyl)glycolic acid
  • (±)-2-Methoxymandelic acid
  • 2-Hydroxy-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
  • Benzeneacetic acid, α-hydroxy-2-methoxy-
  • Hydroxy(2-Methoxyphenyl)Acetic Acid
  • Mandelic acid, o-methoxy-
  • o-Methoxymandelic acid
  • α-Hydroxy-2-methoxybenzeneacetic acid
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