CAS 501-97-3: 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
Description:3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid, also known as p-hydroxyphenylpropionic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by its phenolic and propionic acid functional groups. It features a propionic acid chain attached to a phenol ring, specifically at the para position, which contributes to its chemical reactivity and potential biological activity. This compound is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols, owing to the presence of the hydroxyl group. It exhibits properties typical of phenolic compounds, including antioxidant activity, and may play a role in various biochemical processes. The compound is of interest in pharmaceutical and biochemical research, particularly for its potential applications in drug development and as a biochemical marker. Its CAS number, 501-97-3, is used for identification in chemical databases and regulatory contexts. As with many organic acids, it can participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and amidation, making it versatile in synthetic organic chemistry.
Formula:C9H10O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c10-8-4-1-7(2-5-8)3-6-9(11)12/h1-2,4-5,10H,3,6H2,(H,11,12)
InChI key:InChIKey=NMHMNPHRMNGLLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=C(O)CCC1=CC=C(O)C=C1
- Synonyms:
- 2,3-Dihydro-p-coumaric acid
- 2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propanoic Acid
- 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propanoate
- 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Propanoic Acid
- 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
- 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propionsaure
- 3-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
- 3-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
- 4-(2-Carboxyethyl)phenol
- 4-(2-Carboxylethyl)phenol
- See more synonyms
- 4-Hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid
- 4-Hydroxybenzenepropionic acid
- 4-Hydroxydihydrocinnamic acid
- 4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamic acid
- 4-Hydroxyphenylpropionic acid
- Acide 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionique
- Acido 3-(4-Hidroxifenil)Propionico
- Benzenepropanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-
- Desaminotyrosine
- Dihydro-p-coumaric acid
- Dihydrocoumaric acid
- Hydro-p-coumaric acid
- Hydrocinnamic acid, p-hydroxy-
- Nsc 40949
- Nsc 65596
- Phloretate
- Phloretic acid
- Phloretinic acid
- Propanoic Acid, 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-
- QuantaBlu
- p-Hydroxyhydrocinnamic acid
- p-Hydroxyphenyl-propionic acid
- p-Hydroxyphenylpropionic acid
- β-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
- β-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
