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What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]propanoic acid (CAS: 50463-48-4)?
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3-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]propanoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 284.3 g/mol. It is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can undergo hydrolysis under basic conditions. It is known for its weak acidity and can react with bases to form salts.
About
CAS No
50463-48-4
English Name
3-[4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl]propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C16H16O3
Molecular Weight
256.3 g/mol
SMILES
OC(=O)CCc1ccc(OCc2ccccc2)cc1
InChIKey
QTSAUVQZNADEKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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