CAS 25899-90-5

4-(Dimethylamino)-α-methylbenzeneacetic acid

Description:

4-(Dimethylamino)-α-methylbenzeneacetic acid, also known as a derivative of phenylalanine, is an organic compound characterized by its aromatic structure and the presence of a dimethylamino group. This compound typically exhibits properties such as being a white to off-white crystalline solid, with moderate solubility in polar solvents like water and ethanol, owing to its carboxylic acid functional group. The dimethylamino group contributes to its basicity and potential for forming salts with acids. It is often utilized in pharmaceutical applications, particularly in the synthesis of various drugs due to its ability to interact with biological systems. The compound may also exhibit biological activity, including potential effects on neurotransmitter systems, which can be of interest in medicinal chemistry. Safety data should be consulted for handling and usage, as with any chemical substance, to ensure proper precautions are taken. Overall, its unique structural features make it a compound of interest in both research and industrial applications.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₅NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C11H15NO2/c1-8(11(13)14)9-4-6-10(7-5-9)12(2)3/h4-8H,1-3H3,(H,13,14)

InChI key: InChIKey=QLFOCZZNJVZGKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• Benzeneacetic acid, 4-(dimethylamino)-α-methyl-
• 4-(Dimethylamino)-α-methylbenzeneacetic acid
• 2-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]propionic acid
• 2-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]propanoic acid
• Hydratropic acid, p-(dimethylamino)-

2-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]propanoic acid

CAS: 25899-90-5

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Formula: C₁₁H₁₅NO₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 193.24 g/mol

Ref: 3D-ABA89990