P-Hydroxybenzene propanoic acid, CAS No. 501-97-3

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501-97-3

Catalog No. EBD2218800

CAS 501-97-3

Name P-Hydroxybenzene propanoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoicacid Phloreticacid 4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamicacid 3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propionicacid p-Hydroxyphenyl-propionicacid Benzenepropanoicacid,4-hydroxy- Phloretate p-Hydroxyphenylpropionicacid 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoicacid 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate DESAMINOTYROSINE 4-Hydroxyphenylpropionicacid P-Hydroxybenzenepropanoicacid

Molecular Formula: C9H10O3

Molecular Weight: 166.17

MDL Number: MFCD00002778

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Phenols and Ethers

Product Description:

P-Hydroxybenzene propanoic acid, also known as 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid, is an organic compound consisting of a phenol ring substituted with a propanoic acid side chain. It is a naturally occurring metabolite of tyrosine and is found in various biological systems. This compound serves as a key building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for constructing small molecule drug fragments targeting metabolic and neurological pathways. It is also widely used as a versatile synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry, functioning as a carboxylic acid and phenol derivative for the preparation of esters, amides, and other functionalized compounds. Additionally, it finds applications in the synthesis of polymers and as a standard in analytical chemistry.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 129-131 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 352.4 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 181.1 °C

Density: 1.26 g/cm3

Solubility: slightly soluble

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: Pale-yellow crystals