4-Methoxybenzoic acid
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| 4-Methoxybenzoic acid | |
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| Chemical name | 4-Methoxybenzoic acid |
| Chemical formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular mass | 152.15 g/mol |
| CAS number | [100-09-4] |
| Density | 1.385 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | 181-186 °C |
| Boiling point | 275 °C |
| SMILES | O=C(O)C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1 |
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4-Methoxybenzoic acid, or anisic acid, is an organic compound which is a carboxylic acid found naturally in anise. It is a white crystalline solid which is soluble in water, alcohols, ether, and ethyl acetate.
4-Methoxybenzoic acid is known to have antiseptic properties. It is also used as an intermediate in the preparation of more complex organic compounds.
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