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92491

4-Methoxyphenylacetic acid

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Homoanisic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC6H4CH2CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
166.17
EC Number:
203-166-4
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1101737
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

bp

140 °C/3 mmHg (lit.)

mp

84-86 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COc1ccc(CC(O)=O)cc1

InChI

1S/C9H10O3/c1-12-8-4-2-7(3-5-8)6-9(10)11/h2-5H,6H2,1H3,(H,10,11)

InChI key

NRPFNQUDKRYCNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4-Methoxyphenylacetic acid belongs to the class of aryl alkanoic acids, with a broad-spectrum of applications, which includes its role as an intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry, building block material for the production of a variety of essential drugs, an additive in the manufacture of unsubstituted indigo dyes and corrosion inhibitor for aluminum in acidic and alkaline solutions. It is a structural analog of 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)propanoic acid, reported to occur in cocoa products.

Application

4-Methoxyphenylacetic acid may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in Illicium verum Hook. f. using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique and urine samples using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with ultraviolet and fluorescence detectors.

Other Notes

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Corrosion

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Danger

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

379.4 °F

flash_point_c

193 °C



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Effect of three extraction methods on the volatile component of Illicium verum Hook. f. analyzed by GC-MS
Qin W, et al.
Wuhan university journal of natural sciences, 12(3), 529-553 (2007)
Solubility measurement, modeling, and thermodynamic functions for para-methoxyphenylacetic acid in pure and mixed organic and aqueous systems
Tangirala R, et al.
Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, 63(9), 3369-3338 (2018)
Occurrence of 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy) propanoic acid in roasted coffee beans: analysis by gas-liquid chromatography and by high-performance liquid chromatography
Rathbone BE, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 37(1), 54-58 (1989)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
92491-25MG04061835505807