Description
5-Formyl-2-methoxybenzoic acid (CAS No. 84923-70-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C9H8O4. This aromatic carboxylic acid features a formyl group at the 5-position and a methoxy group at the 2-position of the benzoic acid backbone, making it a versatile intermediate for synthetic chemistry applications. Ideal for researchers and scientists, this compound is rigorously tested for quality and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in advanced organic synthesis, pharmaceutical development, and material science research. Available in various quantities with detailed analytical data (including HPLC, NMR, and MS) to support your research needs.
Properties
- CAS Number: 84923-70-6
- Complexity: 202
- IUPAC Name: 5-formyl-2-methoxy-benzoic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O4/c1-13-8-3-2-6(5-10)4-7(8)9(11)12/h2-5H,1H3,(H,11,12)
- InChI Key: TTZPGMWNBQKNKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 180.04225873
- Molecular Formula: C9H8O4
- Molecular Weight: 180.16
- SMILES: COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C=O)C(=O)O
- Topological: 63.6
- Monoisotopic Mass: 180.04225873
- Synonyms: 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzoic acid, 84923-70-6, DTXSID10398006, DTXCID70348865, 865-672-7, 2-Methoxy-5-formylbenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 5-formyl-2-methoxy-, MFCD01442588, 5-Formyl-2-methoxybenzoicAcid, SCHEMBL2934800, TTZPGMWNBQKNKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N, ALBB-026215, CS-Z0022, SBB017885, AKOS006243108, AC-22886, AS-31186, SY002306, DB-014574, ST45029571, EN300-248463, Z57772686
Application
5-Formyl-2-methoxybenzoic acid is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its reactive aldehyde and carboxylic acid functional groups make it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures, such as heterocycles and chiral ligands. Researchers also employ it in the development of novel organic materials and as a precursor for catalysts or dyes.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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