CAS 15872-42-1

4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid

Description:

4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid is an organic compound characterized by a benzoic acid structure with a heptyloxy group attached to the para position of the aromatic ring. This compound features a long hydrophobic heptyloxy chain, which contributes to its amphiphilic nature, making it soluble in both polar and non-polar solvents to varying degrees. The presence of the carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) imparts acidic properties, allowing it to participate in acid-base reactions. This compound is often studied in the context of liquid crystal materials due to its ability to influence the alignment and properties of liquid crystalline phases. Its molecular structure can lead to interesting thermal and optical properties, making it relevant in materials science and organic chemistry. Additionally, the heptyloxy chain can enhance the compound's compatibility with various substrates, which is beneficial in applications such as coatings and surfactants. Overall, 4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid exemplifies the interplay between hydrophobic and hydrophilic characteristics in organic compounds.

Formula: C₁₄H₂₀O₃

InChI: InChI=1/C14H20O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-11-17-13-9-7-12(8-10-13)14(15)16/h7-10H,2-6,11H2,1H3,(H,15,16)

InChI key: InChIKey=ZRVIYEJYXIDATJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 4-(Heptyloxy)Benzoic Acid
• 4-N-Heptyloxy Benzoic Acid
• Benzoic acid, 4-(heptyloxy)-
• Benzoic acid, p-(heptyloxy)-
• NSC 73158
• p-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid
• p-(n-Heptoxy)benzoic acid
• p-(n-Heptyloxy)benzoic acid
• p-Heptoxybenzoic acid
• N-HEPTYLOXYBENZOIC ACID
• 4-n-Heptyloxybenzoic acid, 98+%
• LABOTEST-BB LT00114431
• HOBA
• p-n-Heptyloxybenzoic acid
• 4-N-HEPTYLOXYBENZOIC ACID
• AKOS BBB/272
• TIMTEC-BB SBB008049
• RARECHEM AL BE 0257

Benzoic acid, 4-(heptyloxy)-

CAS: 15872-42-1

Formula: C₁₄H₂₀O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 236.3068

Ref: IN-DA001QS2

4-(Heptyloxy)Benzoic Acid

CAS: 15872-42-1

4-(Heptyloxy)Benzoic Acid

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 236.31g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1011178

4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic Acid

CAS: 15872-42-1

Formula: C₁₄H₂₀O₃

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 236.31

Ref: 3B-H0248

4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid

CAS: 15872-42-1

4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic Acid is a white crystalline solid that has a melting point of about 140-145°C. It is soluble in water, methanol, acetone and ethanol. The solubility in water can be increased by adding sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide to the solution. 4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid has been used for optical properties studies, as well as for ternary mixtures. 4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid has also been used to study hydrogen bonding interactions between molecules and the mesomorphic character of polymers. This chemical has also been studied using molecular descriptors and thermal expansion measurements.
4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid is primarily used as an intermediate in polymer chemistry research.

Formula: C₁₄H₂₀O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 236.31 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FH61809

4-Heptyloxybenzoic acid

CAS: 15872-42-1

Formula: C₁₄H₂₀O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 236.311

Ref: 10-F050279