2-(p-Tolyl)propionic Acid

• CAT Number: R055551
• CAS Number: 938-94-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: α,4-Dimethylbenzeneacetic Acid; p-Methylhydratropic Acid; (±)-2-(p-Methylphenyl)propionic Acid; 2-(4-Methylphenyl)propanoic Acid; 2-(4-Methylphenyl)propionic Acid; 2-(p-Methylphenyl)propionic Acid; 2-p-Tolylpropionic Acid; p-Methylhydratropic Acid
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-methylphenyl)propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-7-3-5-9(6-4-7)8(2)10(11)12/h3-6,8H,1-2H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: KDYOFXPLHVSIHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C)C(=O)O

2-(p-Tolyl)propionic acid（Cat No.:R055551）, also known as (±)-Ibuprofen, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory compound featuring a tolyl-substituted propionic acid core. It serves as a reference standard and synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the study of analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Its chiral center and aromatic moiety make it a useful scaffold for developing NSAID analogs and evaluating enantioselective drug behavior. Commonly used in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics studies, 2-(p-Tolyl)propionic acid is provided in high purity for research, formulation, and analytical applications.