3-(benzyloxy)benzoic acid

CAS: 69026-14-8

Ref. 3D-FB58886

Product Information

• Name: 3-(benzyloxy)benzoic acid
• Synonyms: Benzoic Acid, 3-(Phenylmethoxy)-, 3-(Benzyloxy)Benzoate, 3-Benzyloxybenzoic acid

Description

3-Benzyloxybenzoic acid is a clear liquid with a slight odor. It is used as a wastewater treatment agent and acts by inhibiting the growth of bacteria in the aerobic environment. 3-Benzyloxybenzoic acid has been shown to be effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is also used as an active ingredient in radiotracers, which are used for imaging purposes. 3-Benzyloxybenzoic acid has been detected in many natural products such as angiotensin, lysine, and tryptophan. These compounds are found in all living organisms and include 3-hydroxybenzoic acid, which is an isomer of 3-benzyloxybenzoic acid.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 228.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O3/c15-14(16)12-7-4-8-13(9-12)17-10-11-5-2-1-3-6-11/h1-9H,10H2,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: InChIKey=CISXCTKEQYOZAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1cccc(OCc2ccccc2)c1