Name | 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid |
Synonyms | FEMA 3988 Vanilic acid Vanillic acid VANILLIC ACID VENILLIC ACID AKOS BBS-00003785 TIMTEC-BB SBB008280 RARECHEM AL BO 0061 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid PROTOCATECHUIC ACID 3-METHYL ETHER |
CAS | 121-34-6 |
EINECS | 204-466-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H8O4/c1-12-7-4-5(8(10)11)2-3-6(7)9/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)/p-1 |
InChIKey | WKOLLVMJNQIZCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C8H8O4 |
Molar Mass | 168.15 |
Density | 1.3037 (rough estimate) |
Melting Point | 208-210°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 257.07°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 149.4°C |
JECFA Number | 959 |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohol and ether. |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, soluble in ether, slightly soluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 1.32E-05mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Crystalline powder |
Color | Clear colorless to brown, may darken during storage |
Merck | 14,9931 |
BRN | 2208364 |
pKa | pKa 4.53(H2Ot = 25c = 0.016–0.001) (Uncertain) |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Refractive Index | 1.5090 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00002551 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Pentanoic acid is a colorless liquid with a spoilage odor, B. p.186.2 ℃,n20D 1.4100, relative density 0.939, dissolved in 20 ℃ water 13%, soluble in ethanol and ether and other organic solvents. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | YW5300000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29189090 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
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FEMA | 3988 | 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID |
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use | valeric acid is the raw material for preparing the fungicide hexaconazole. It has anti-bacterial and fungal effects. Organic synthesis. To make spices. Synthesis of a variety of bio-based epoxy resins and polyester precursors. |
Production method | The preparation method can be prepared by electrolytic oxidation with 1-pentanol or reaction with formic acid and butene. Reaction equation: CH3(CH2)3CH2OH [electrolysis] →[O2]CH3(CH2)3COOHCH3CH2CH = CH2 HCOOH → CH3(CH2)3COOH The reaction of valeric acid and thionyl chloride or phosphorus trichloride yields the corresponding valeryl chloride. CH3(CH2)3COOH SOCl2→CH3(CH2)3COCl SO2↑ HCl↑ |