Product Description
o-Methoxybenzoic Acid, also known as 2-Methoxybenzoic Acid or Guaiacolic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid with a methoxy group (-OCH) at the ortho position relative to the carboxyl group. It appears as a white to slightly yellow crystalline solid. It is used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and flavoring agents, and also in organic synthesis for fine chemicals and esters. Its mild aromatic odor and reactivity make it suitable for esterification and derivative formation.Appearance:White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity: 99%
Melting Point:103 105C
Boiling Point:275 280C
Solubility:Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, and hot water
Moisture Content: 0.5%
Assay (by HPLC or GC): 99.5%
Shelf Life:2 years under recommended storage conditions