2-Methoxybenzoic acid

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2-Methoxybenzoic acid
2-Methoxybenzoic acid
IUPAC name 2-Methoxybenzoic acid
Other names o-Anisic acid
Identifiers
CAS number [579-75-9]
Properties
Molecular formula C8H8O3
Molar mass 152.15 g/mol
Melting point

101-103 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

2-Methoxybenzoic acid, or o-anisic acid, is an organic compound which is an ortho carboxylic acid. It is a crystalline solid. It contains a benzene ring in its structure.

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