CAS 29006-02-8

4-Methoxybutanoic acid

Description:

4-Methoxybutanoic acid is an organic compound characterized by its carboxylic acid functional group and a methoxy group attached to the butanoic acid backbone. It has the molecular formula C5H10O3, indicating it contains five carbon atoms, ten hydrogen atoms, and three oxygen atoms. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its state at room temperature. It is soluble in polar solvents like water and alcohols due to the presence of the carboxylic acid group, which can form hydrogen bonds. 4-Methoxybutanoic acid is of interest in various chemical syntheses and may serve as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals. Its properties include moderate acidity, which is typical for carboxylic acids, and it may exhibit reactivity with bases to form salts or with alcohols to form esters. Safety data should be consulted for handling and storage, as with any chemical substance, to ensure proper precautions are taken.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃

InChI: InChI=1/C5H10O3/c1-8-4-2-3-5(6)7/h2-4H2,1H3,(H,6,7)

InChI key: InChIKey=VRRCYIFZBSJBAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCOC)C(O)=O

Synonyms:

• 4-Methoxybutanoic acid
• Butanoic acid, 4-methoxy-
• Butyric acid, 4-methoxy-
• 4-Methoxybutyric acid
• m-PEG1-CH2-acid
• m-PEG1-(CH2)3-acid
• Einecs 249-366-5
• 4-methoxybutanoicaci

4-Methoxybutanoic Acid

CAS: 29006-02-8

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Light yellow clear liquide

Molecular weight: 118.13

Ref: 3B-M3329

4-Methoxybutanoic acid

CAS: 29006-02-8

4-Methoxybutanoic acid

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 118.13109

Ref: 54-OR952214

Butanoic acid, 4-methoxy-

CAS: 29006-02-8

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 118.1311

Ref: IN-DA002V6H

4-Methoxybutanoic acid

CAS: 29006-02-8

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 118.132

Ref: 10-F234024

4-Methoxybutanoic acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 29006-02-8

4-Methoxybutanoic acid is an isomer of 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, but with a methoxy group added to the second carbon atom. It can be found in fatty acids and prednisolone, which is a type of steroid hormone. This chemical also has antioxidant properties and can act as an oxidant or glutamate. It also reacts with magnesium, causing allergic reactions such as skin redness and itching. 4-Methoxybutanoic acid can be chemically synthesized by reacting butanol with magnesium in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. This compound has been shown to have antihistamine properties when it binds to histamine H1 receptors. The molecular formula for 4-methoxybutanoic acid is C5H11O2. This molecule contains one oxygen atom, two carbon atoms, four hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. The molecular weight of this molecule is 117.17 grams per mole.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 118.13 g/mol

Ref: 3D-EBA00602