3D-CBA54825 - methyl-4-acetoxymethylbenzoate | 27548-25-0

4-Acetoxymethylbenzoic acid is a chemical compound with the formula CH3CO2C6H4O2. It is a white solid that reacts with butyric acid to form 4-acetoxybutanoic acid. The reaction may be carried out in a sealed tube at room temperature, and the product precipitates as the reaction proceeds. This chemical can also be used in the synthesis of polystyrene through the nitration process. Nitrate, butanoic acid, terephthalic acid, and solvents are some of the reactants required for this process.
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