Compound Q&A
What is 2-(4-Tolyl)propanoic acid (CAS: 938-94-3)?
Answer
2-(4-Tolyl)propanoic acid (CAS: 938-94-3) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C10H12O2. It is a white crystalline solid, known for its carboxylic acid functional group and aromatic structure. This compound exhibits moderate solubility in organic solvents and is commonly used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis due to its reactivity and structural versatility.
About
CAS No
938-94-3
English Name
2-(4-Tolyl)propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H12O2
Molecular Weight
164.2 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C)C(=O)O
InChIKey
KDYOFXPLHVSIHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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