4-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid

• CAT Number: R020947
• CAS Number: 104-01-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 166.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (p-Methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid; (4-Methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid; 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid; 2-(p-Anisyl)acetic Acid; 2-(p-Methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid; 4-Methoxybenzeneacetic Acid; Homoanisic acid; NSC 27799; NSC 65597; p-Anisylacetic acid
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-12-8-4-2-7(3-5-8)6-9(10)11/h2-5H,6H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: NRPFNQUDKRYCNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(=O)O

4-Methoxyphenylacetic acid (Cat No.: R020947) is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a methoxy group at the para (4) position of the phenyl ring and an acetic acid side chain. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid, soluble in organic solvents and slightly soluble in water. This compound is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrances. Its structure allows for diverse chemical modifications, making it valuable in organic synthesis for preparing more complex bioactive molecules and fine chemicals.