3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propionic acid

• CAT Number: M122936
• CAS Number: 1929-29-9
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 180.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-13-9-5-2-8(3-6-9)4-7-10(11)12/h2-3,5-6H,4,7H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: FIUFLISGGHNPSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)CCC(=O)O

3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propionic acid (Cat No.: M122936) is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a methoxy-substituted phenyl ring attached to a three-carbon propionic acid chain. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrance compounds. The methoxy group at the para-position enhances the molecule’s reactivity and electronic properties, making it suitable for electrophilic aromatic substitution and esterification reactions. Its structure resembles certain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and biological activity screening.