Compound Q&A
What is 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 1679-64-7)?
Answer
4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid, with the CAS number 1679-64-7, is an organic compound containing a benzoic acid group substituted with a methoxycarbonyl group at the 4th position. It is a white solid with moderate solubility in water and is commonly used in chemical synthesis. The compound has a molecular formula of C10H10O4 and exhibits typical carboxylic acid properties, including acidity and reactivity in polar solvents.
About
CAS No
1679-64-7
English Name
4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H8O4
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
REIDAMBAPLIATC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
