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4-Methoxybenzoic acid

4-Methoxybenzoic acid
IUPAC name 4-Methoxybenzoic acid
Other names p-Anisic acid
Identifiers
CAS number [100-09-4]
SMILES O=C(O)C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1
Properties
Molecular formula C8H8O3
Molar mass 152.15 g/mol
Density 1.385 g/cm³
Melting point

181-186 °C
Boiling point

276.5 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

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 insoluble in water and soluble in 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.

It is generally obtained by the oxidation of anethole.

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