Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)benzoic acid (CAS: 98684-32-3)?
Answer
2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)benzoic acid is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 231.26 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 4.8 and is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can undergo hydrolysis in basic conditions.
About
CAS No
98684-32-3
English Name
2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C10H12O4
Molecular Weight
196.2 g/mol
SMILES
COCCOC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O
InChIKey
LRIXKEQGKQFQAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-08 21:12
