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442941

4-(4-Methylphenyl)-4-oxobutyric acid

98%

Synonym(s):

3-p-Toluoylpropionic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H4COCH2CH2CO2H
CAS Number:
4619-20-9
Molecular Weight:
192.21
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24868039
MDL number:
MFCD00020541
Assay:
98%
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assay

98%

mp

127-130 °C (lit.)

functional group

ketone

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)CCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C11H12O3/c1-8-2-4-9(5-3-8)10(12)6-7-11(13)14/h2-5H,6-7H2,1H3,(H,13,14)

InChI key

OEEUWZITKKSXAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4-(4-Methylphenyl)-4-oxobutyric acid is an organic building block. It is a commercial corrosion inhibitor.PMID 10840964

Application

4-(4-Methylphenyl)-4-oxobutyric acid (3-(4-Methylbenzoyl)propionic acid) may be used for the synthesis of polymetallic iron(III) complexes.

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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