4-Methoxybenzoic acid

4-Methoxybenzoic acid

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Name = 4-Methoxybenzoic acid
ImageFile = 4-Methoxybenzoic_acid.png ImageSize = 80px
ImageName = 4-Methoxybenzoic acid
IUPACName = 4-Methoxybenzoic acid
OtherNames = "p"-Anisic acid
Section1 = Chembox Identifiers
CASNo = 100-09-4
SMILES = O=C(O)C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1
Section2 = Chembox Properties
Formula = C8H8O3
MolarMass = 152.15 g/mol
Density = 1.385 g/cm³
MeltingPt = 181-186 °C
BoilingPt = 276.5 °C

4-Methoxybenzoic acid, or anisic acid, is an organic compound which is a carboxylic acid found naturally in anise. It is a white crystalline solid which is insoluble in water and soluble in alcohols, ether, and ethyl acetate.

4-Methoxybenzoic acid is known to have antiseptic properties. It is also used as an intermediate in the preparation of more complex organic compounds.

It is generally obtained by the oxidation of anethole.

ee also

* Benzoic acid
* Anisaldehyde

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