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Chemical structure of 2-Methoxybenzoic acid | 579-75-9
CAS: 579-75-9
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2-Methoxybenzoic acid | SKU: S2364
Chemical structure of 2-Methoxybenzoic acid | 579-75-9
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Specifications

Melting Point98-100 °C (lit.)
Colorwhite to off-white
Assay Percent Range98-99%
Linear FormulaCH₃OC₆H₄CO₂H
Quantity500g
IUPAC Name2-Methoxybenzoic acid
Formula Weight152.15 g/mol
percent purity98%
Physical FormCrystalline powder
Chemical Name or Material2-Methoxybenzoic acid or o-Anisic acid

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Product Description

11370

Synonym: o-anisic acid, o-methoxybenzoic acid, 2-anisic acid, o-methylsalicylic acid, benzoic acid, 2-methoxy, salicylic acid methyl ether, 2-methoxy-benzoic acid, 2-methoxybenzoicacid, o-methoxy benzoic acid, ortho-methoxybenzoic acid

2-Methoxybenzoic acid, or o-anisic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid having the molecular formula C8H8O3. It comprises a benzene ring with a methoxy group (-OCH3) at the second position and a carboxyl group (-COOH) at the next carbon. This structural arrangement determines its chemical and physical characteristics.

Physical Properties:

Methoxybenzoic acid density: The density of 2-methoxybenzoic acid is approximately 1.348 g/cm³.
Methoxybenzoic acid boiling point: The compound’s relatively high boiling point, around 275°C, reflects its stable aromatic structure.

2-methoxybenzoic acid is utilized in chemical synthesis, medicinal intermediates, and aroma compositions.

 

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FAQs: 2-Methoxybenzoic acid

2-Methoxybenzoic Acid is an intermediate in organic synthesis, primarily used to create colours, medicines, and agricultural compounds. Its chemical qualities allow it to be used in a variety of industries.

Methoxybenzoic acid density allows for precise volumetric estimations in formulations. Its specific gravity is crucial in operations that need precise weight-to-volume conversions, such as pharmaceutical formulations.

The high boiling point of methoxybenzoic Acid guarantees that it remains stable in high-temperature procedures. This feature makes it appropriate for synthesis procedures and applications needing heat stability.

Methoxybenzoic Acid has a slightly greater density than unsubstituted benzoic Acid because the methoxy group increases its molecular weight and alters its liquid-phase behaviour.

2-Methoxybenzoic Acid is an essential intermediary in the synthesis of several medicines. Its specified methoxybenzoic acid density and boiling point provide exact reaction control, resulting in high-purity final products.