4-Aminophenylacetic acid, CAS No. 1197-55-3

Welcome to iChemical.com!

In the below part, please select the country you want us to ship to: Please note that once you've selected a shipping country, all pricing information on our website will be automatically updated to include door-to-door shipping to the country you specified.

North America

South America

Africa

Europe

Asia

Oceania

1197-55-3

Catalog No. EBD36433

CAS 1197-55-3

Name 4-Aminophenylacetic acid

Get Quote

Basic Information

Synonyms: (4-aminophenyl)acetate RARECHEMALBO0220 2-(4-AMINOPHENYL)ACETICACID AKOSBBS-00006880 ACETICACID4-AMINOPHENYLESTER H-APH(4)-OH H-4-APH-OH 4-aminophenylacetate 4-AminophenylacetateHCl 4-Aminophenylaceticacid (p-aminophenyl)-aceticaci (para-aminophenyl)aceticacid 4-aminobenzeneaceticacid 4-amino-benzeneaceticaci 4-carboxymethylaniline aceticacid,(p-aminophenyl)- p-amino-alpha-toluicacid

Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2

Molecular Weight: 151.16

MDL Number: MFCD00007916

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Other Pharmaceutical Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

4-Aminophenylacetic acid is an organic compound featuring both an aromatic amine and a carboxylic acid functional group. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder. This compound serves as a versatile building block in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature allows it to be used in the preparation of various drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is a key intermediate in the synthesis of certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other therapeutic agents. As a readily available chemical with both nucleophilic (amine) and electrophilic (carboxylic acid) handles, it is also employed in general organic synthesis and research for constructing more complex molecular architectures.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 201 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Boiling Point: 344.01 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 201°C

Density: 1.268 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: light yellow to beige powder