P-Anisic Acid

• Catalog Number: ACM100094
• CAS: 100-09-4
• IUPAC Name: 4-Methoxybenzoic acid
• Synonyms: Draconic 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.
• Active Content: 95%
• pH: 3-4 (0.3g/l, H2O)
• Physical State: Powder
• Typical Applications: Perfume