Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-(2-Methoxy-2-oxoethyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 87524-66-1)?
Answer
4-(2-Methoxy-2-oxoethyl)benzoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 228.22 g/mol. It has low solubility in water but good solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is reactive and easily forms salts with bases. It can undergo esterification and amide formation reactions.
About
CAS No
87524-66-1
English Name
4-(2-Methoxy-2-oxoethyl)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H10O4
Molecular Weight
194.186 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)Cc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
LUFHLJPQDOKZKU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-25 04:58
