4-Methoxybenzoic acid
CAS Number100-09-4
FormulaCH3OC6H4CO2H
Mol. Weight152.15 g/mol
4-Methoxybenzoic acid
What is 4-Methoxybenzoic acid?
4-Methoxybenzoic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 100-09-4 and molecular formula CH3OC6H4CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
4-Methoxybenzoic acid was used in oxidation and reduction of cytochrome c in solution through different self-assembled monolayers on gold electrodes using cyclic voltammetry1.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3OC6H4CO2H
Molecular Weight
152.15 g/mol
Grade
ReagentPlus®
Assay/Purity
99%
Solubility
H2O: soluble2500 parts
alcohol: freely soluble
boiling water: soluble
chloroform: freely soluble
diethyl ether: freely soluble
ethyl acetate: freely soluble
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves<br/>boiling water: soluble
Melting Point
182-185 °C(lit.)
EC Number
202-818-5
WGK Germany
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