4-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)benzoic acid

CAS: 103203-54-9

Ref. 3D-FM52928

Product Information

• Name: 4-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)benzoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)benzoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 50°C. It is soluble in water, ethanol, ether, and chloroform. 4-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)benzoic acid has been used as a starting material for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals such as carbamazepine (Tegretol). The compound has two methoxy groups on the phenyl ring that are susceptible to nucleophilic attack by strong bases. This reaction occurs at room temperature and can be reversed by heating the solution to 150°C. The compound also undergoes polycondensation reactions when heated in the presence of an oxidizing agent.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 244.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O4/c1-17-12-4-2-3-5-13(12)18-11-8-6-10(7-9-11)14(15)16/h2-9H,1H3,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: InChIKey=UYBHUZLSTOFTOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccccc1Oc1ccc(C(=O)O)cc1