3-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, CAS No. 1798-09-0

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1798-09-0

Catalog No. EBD31794

CAS 1798-09-0

Name 3-Methoxyphenylacetic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)aceticacid (3-methoxyphenyl)acetate RARECHEMALBO0124 m-methoxy-a-carboxytoluene m-methoxy-a-toluicacid (m-methoxyphenyl)-aceticaci 3-methoxybenzeneaceticacid 3-methoxy-benzeneaceticaci m-Methoxyphenylaceticacid 3-Methoxyphenylaceticacid

Molecular Formula: C9H10O3

Molecular Weight: 166.17

MDL Number: MFCD00004334

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Drug Synthesis Building Blocks Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

3-Methoxyphenylacetic acid is an organic compound featuring a phenylacetic acid core structure substituted with a methoxy group at the meta position. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C9H10O3 and a molecular weight of 166.17 g/mol. This compound serves as a versatile and important chemical building block in organic synthesis. Its primary and most significant application is in the pharmaceutical industry as a key intermediate for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Notably, it is a crucial precursor in the production of diclofenac, a widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The carboxylic acid and aromatic methoxy functionalities make it a valuable synthon for constructing more complex molecules with potential biological activity. Beyond its role in NSAID synthesis, 3-methoxyphenylacetic acid is also utilized in fragrance and flavor chemistry due to its aromatic properties. It finds use in research and development as a starting material for novel compounds. Standard safety precautions for handling carboxylic acids should be observed, including the use of personal protective equipment to avoid skin and eye irritation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 65-69 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 306 °C

Flash Point: 124.1 °C

Density: 1.179 g/cm3

Solubility: SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE