Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Formyl-4-methoxybenzoic acid (CAS: 91420-99-4)?
Answer
3-Formyl-4-methoxybenzoic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 212.21 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 3.2 and is slightly soluble in water. This compound is reactive, particularly towards nucleophilic attack on the formyl group and the carboxylic acid functionality. It exhibits good solubility in organic solvents such as methanol and ethanol.
About
CAS No
91420-99-4
English Name
3-Formyl-4-methoxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H8O4
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)C=O
InChIKey
LAQPQIRPQCMEHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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