4-Formyl-3-methylbenzoic Acid

• CAT Number: R038365
• CAS Number: 24078-23-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 164.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 4-formyl-3-methylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O3/c1-6-4-7(9(11)12)2-3-8(6)5-10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: BYZMBPUNGJVBBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)C=O

4-Formyl-3-methylbenzoic acid(CAT: R038365) is an aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring both an aldehyde group at the 4-position and a methyl group at the 3-position of the benzene ring. It appears as a crystalline solid, sparingly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. This multifunctional molecule is a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis, where its aldehyde and carboxylic acid groups allow versatile transformations, including condensation, esterification, and amidation reactions. It is often employed in the preparation of bioactive compounds, ligands, and specialty materials.