Product Description
m-Methoxybenzoic Acid, also known as 3-Methoxybenzoic Acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a methoxy group (-OCH) substituted at the meta position of the benzene ring relative to the carboxylic acid group. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid. This compound is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and fragrances. Its structure imparts both acidic and ether-like reactivity, making it useful in esterification, amidation, and other organic transformations.
CAS Number: 586-38-9
HS Code: 29163990
Chemical Name: 3-Methoxybenzoic Acid
Molecular Formula: CHO
Molecular Weight: 152.15 g/mol
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Purity: 99%
Melting Point: 107 110C
Boiling Point: 280 282C (at 760 mmHg)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether
Moisture Content: 0.5%
Assay (by HPLC or GC): 99.5%
Shelf Life: 2 years under cool, dry, and well-ventilated conditions