4 Methoxybenzoic Acid

Also known as p-Anisic acid, p-Methoxybenzoic acid, Draconic acid

CAS number
100-09-4
Molecular formula
C8H8O3
Molecular weight
152.15 g/mol
Catalogue number
OS-18833
Purity
99 %
Grade
Pharmaceutical (IP/BP/USP/EP)
Form
Powder
Packing
25 kg

₹500 per kg

Specifications

Identity
CAS number 100-09-4
Molecular formula C8H8O3
Molecular weight 152.15 g/mol
IUPAC name 4-methoxybenzoic acid
InChIKey ZEYHEAKUIGZSGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
MDL number MFCD00002542
PubChem CID 7478
Physical properties
Physical form Powder
Colour White
Melting point 182 °C
Quality
Purity 99 %
Grade Pharmaceutical (IP/BP/USP/EP)
Packaging
Packaging size 25 kg
Packaging type Fibre Drum

Description and applications

4-Methoxybenzoic acid, widely known as p-Anisic acid, is a naturally occurring phenolic organic compound with the chemical formula C8H8O3. It primarily exists as a white crystalline solid that is found in various plants, such as anise and fennel, and is highly utilized in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

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