P-Anisic Acid

Catalog	ACM100094
CAS	100-09-4
Structure
Description	Solid;Solid;white crystals with practically no odour
Synonyms	Draconic acid
IUPAC Name	4-Methoxybenzoic acid
Molecular Weight	152.15
Molecular Formula	C8H8O3
Canonical SMILES	COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
InChI	InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChI Key	ZEYHEAKUIGZSGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	275 °C
Melting Point	182-185 °C
Flash Point	185 °C
Purity	95%+
Density	1.385 g/cm³ at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility	Soluble in boiling water, organic solvents
Application	P-Anisic Acid, also known as 4-Methoxybenzoic acid, serves multiple purposes across various applications due to its unique properties. As a colorless needle crystal at room temperature, it finds use as an intermediate in the synthesis of aniracetam and other complex organic compounds. Its solubility in ethanol, ether, and chloroform, as well as its insolubility in cold water, makes it particularly versatile. In the cosmetics industry, P-Anisic Acid is valued for its preservative and fragrance properties, lending a sweet note to products. Its role extends to scientific applications, where it is employed in the oxidation and reduction of cytochrome c within research settings using cyclic voltammetry on gold electrodes. Additionally, P-Anisic Acid has antiseptic properties and functions as a plant metabolite, highlighting its relevance in both biological and chemical contexts.
Exact Mass	152.047344113
Monoisotopic Mass	152.047344113
Odor	Practically no odor
Physical State	Powder
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.571-1.576(lit.)
Storage Conditions	Below +30 °C
Topological Polar Surface Area	46.5 Ų