2-[(4-Carboxymethylphenoxy)methyl]benzoicacid

CAS: 55453-89-9

Ref. 3D-FC151867

Product Information

• Name: 2-[(4-Carboxymethylphenoxy)methyl]benzoicacid
• Synonyms: 4-[(2-Carboxyphenyl)Methoxy] Benzene Acetic Acid, Benzene Acetic Acid, 4-[(2-Carboxyphenyl)Methoxy]-, 4-[(2-Carboxyphenyl)Methoxy]Benzeneacetic Acid

Description

2-[(4-Carboxymethylphenoxy)methyl]benzoicacid is a phenylacetic acid derivative that has been used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. It can be prepared by cyclization of 2-chlorobenzoic acid with acetyl chloride and sodium methoxide in methanol at room temperature. The optimum reaction temperature is between 60°C and 70°C, while the optimum reaction time is between 1 to 4 hours. This compound can be synthesized in high yields using a catalyst such as chloride or chlorination.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 286.28 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₄O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H14O5/c17-15(18)9-11-5-7-13(8-6-11)21-10-12-3-1-2-4-14(12)16(19)20/h1-8H,9-10H2,(H,17,18)(H,19,20)
• InChI key: InChIKey=BCYWXPITXHFIQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)Cc1ccc(OCc2ccccc2C(=O)O)cc1