Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (3-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid (CAS: 621-37-4)?
Answer
(3-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid (CAS: 621-37-4) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a building block for drug development. It also serves as an intermediate in the production of pesticides, dyes, and other industrial chemicals. Its unique chemical structure makes it valuable in the synthesis of compounds with biological activity and functional properties.
About
CAS No
621-37-4
English Name
(3-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3
Molecular Weight
152.15 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
FVMDYYGIDFPZAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
