Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-(Benzyloxy)benzoic acid (CAS: 1486-51-7)?
Answer
4-(Benzyloxy)benzoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 248.23 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 4.2. This compound is only slightly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. It is moderately reactive towards bases and can undergo esterification reactions.
About
CAS No
1486-51-7
English Name
4-(Benzyloxy)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C14H12O3
Molecular Weight
228.25 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC2=CC=C(C=C2)C(=O)O
InChIKey
AQSCHALQLXXKKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 17:50
