Description

4-(4-Hydroxymethyl-3-methoxyphenoxy)-butyric acid (CAS: 136849-75-7, Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₅) is a high-purity organic compound widely utilized in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This compound features a hydroxymethyl and methoxy-substituted phenoxy butyric acid structure, making it a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, drug candidates, and specialty chemicals. With a purity of ≥98.0% (HPLC), it is ideal for precision applications requiring stringent quality control. Its unique chemical properties enable its use in peptide synthesis, linker chemistry, and as a building block for bioactive compounds. Packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability, this product is a reliable choice for researchers and industrial scientists seeking consistent performance.

Properties

• CAS Number: 136849-75-7
• Complexity: 231
• IUPAC Name: 4-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxy-phenoxy]butanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16O5/c1-16-11-7-10(5-4-9(11)8-13)17-6-2-3-12(14)15/h4-5,7,13H,2-3,6,8H2,1H3,(H,14,15)
• InChI Key: HXOYWJCDYVODON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 240.09977361
• Molecular Formula: C12H16O5
• Molecular Weight: 240.25
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)OCCCC(=O)O)CO
• Topological: 76
• Monoisotopic Mass: 240.09977361
• Synonyms: 4-(4-HYDROXYMETHYL-3-METHOXYPHENOXY)-BUTYRIC ACID, 625-092-5, 136849-75-7, 4-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxyphenoxy]butanoic acid, 4-(4-Hydroxymethyl-3-methoxyphenoxy)butyric acid, Butanoic acid, 4-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxyphenoxy]-, 4-(3-METHOXY-4-HYDROXYMETHYL)PHENOXYBUTYRIC ACID, hmpba, HMPB, MFCD00153508, SCHEMBL120379, Butanoic acid,4-[4-(hydroxymethyl)-3-methoxyphenoxy]-, DTXSID20405331, BCP17531, AKOS015889764, FH47653, VS-0354, DA-11329, CS-0204511, ST50320038, 4-(4-Hydroxymethyl-3-methoxyphenoxy)butyric acid, >=98.0% (HPLC)

This compound serves as a key intermediate in peptide synthesis and linker chemistry, particularly in solid-phase applications. It is also employed in the development of prodrugs and targeted drug delivery systems due to its reactive hydroxymethyl group. Researchers value its role in creating custom biochemical probes and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (97.4%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (97.4%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (97.4%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (97.4%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.4%)

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