Description
p-Anisic acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate widely used in the natural compound industry. It exhibits antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it ideal for studying skin infections and inflammatory skin conditions.
Synonyms
Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-; 4-Anisic acid; Anisic acid; Dermosoft 688; Draconic acid; NSC 32742; NSC 7926; p-Methoxybenzoic acid
IUPAC Name
4-methoxybenzoic acid
Canonical SMILES
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKey
ZEYHEAKUIGZSGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
Appearance
White to Off-white Solid
Application
4-Methoxybenzoic acid was used in oxidation and reduction of cytochrome c in solution through different self-assembled monolayers on gold electrodes using cyclic voltammetry. It is also the sole source of carbon and energy for growth in the cultures of Nocardia sp. DSM 1069.
Refractive Index
1.571-1.576
Risk Statements
R36/37/38
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Vapor Pressure
0.002mmHg at 25°C