Description

2-(4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)phenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid (CAS: 552301-45-8) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₂H₁₆O₃. This white to off-white crystalline powder is a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. With a molecular weight of 208.25 g/mol, it features both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxyethyl functional group, making it a versatile building block for further derivatization. The compound is supplied with >95% purity (HPLC) and is characterized by NMR, MS, and elemental analysis for quality assurance. Suitable for research and development purposes, it is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability and shipped with a Certificate of Analysis. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C.

Properties

• CAS Number: 552301-45-8
• Complexity: 215
• IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-2-methyl-propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16O3/c1-12(2,11(14)15)10-5-3-9(4-6-10)7-8-13/h3-6,13H,7-8H2,1-2H3,(H,14,15)
• InChI Key: CHSAZBMOBSHGFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 208.109944368
• Molecular Formula: C12H16O3
• Molecular Weight: 208.25
• SMILES: CC(C)(C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCO)C(=O)O
• Topological: 57.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 208.109944368
• Synonyms: 2-(4-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)PHENYL)-2-METHYLPROPANOIC ACID, 552301-45-8, 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)phenyl]-2-methylpropanoic acid, MFCD13152211, SCHEMBL992215, DTXSID001235060, AC-29253, DB-087360, F13310, 2-(4-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)PHENYL)-2-METHYLPROPANOICACID, 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-I+/-,I+/–dimethylbenzeneacetic acid

Application

This compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other pharmacologically active molecules. Researchers utilize it in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its unique combination of aromatic and aliphatic functionalities. The hydroxyethyl group allows for further ether or ester formation, while the carboxylic acid enables amide coupling reactions.

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