β-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)propionic acid

CAS: 7249-16-3

Ref. 3D-FA70180

Product Information

• Name: β-(4-Acetoxyphenyl)propionic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Beta-Propionic acid is an organic compound that belongs to the group of monocarboxylic acids. The chemical name for beta-propionic acid is 2-oxopropanoic acid. Beta-Propionic acid has a molecular weight of 88.06 grams per mole and a melting point of -79 degrees Celsius. This product is soluble in water, ethanol, ether, and ethyl acetate. It also reacts with dilute alkalis to form salts such as sodium bicarbonate and potassium propionate. Beta-Propionic acid is used in the manufacturing of polyurethane plastics, as well as in the production of resins for paints and varnishes.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 208.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12O4/c1-8(12)15-10-5-2-9(3-6-10)4-7-11(13)14/h2-3,5-6H,4,7H2,1H3,(H,13,14)
• InChI key: InChIKey=YQPHNMWXZLUIJX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)Oc1ccc(CCC(=O)O)cc1