Description
4-Propylbenzoic Acid (CAS 2438-05-3) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C10H12O2, widely utilized in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research. This white to off-white crystalline solid exhibits excellent stability under standard conditions, making it ideal for synthetic applications. With a molecular weight of 164.20 g/mol, it is soluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Our product is rigorously tested via HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure ≥98% purity, meeting the stringent requirements of researchers and industrial scientists. Proper storage at 2-8°C in a tightly sealed container ensures prolonged shelf life and consistent performance.
Properties
- CAS Number: 2438-05-3
- Complexity: 146
- IUPAC Name: 4-propylbenzoic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-2-3-8-4-6-9(7-5-8)10(11)12/h4-7H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
- InChI Key: ATZHGRNFEFVDDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 164.083729621
- Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
- Molecular Weight: 164.20
- SMILES: CCCC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
- Topological: 37.3
- Monoisotopic Mass: 164.083729621
- Synonyms: 4-Propylbenzoic acid, DTXSID5046564, DTXCID3026564, 607-366-6, 2438-05-3, 4-n-Propylbenzoic acid, 4-Propyl-benzoic acid, p-n-Propyl benzoic acid, MFCD00013996, 3P1V85E45O, NSC-168993, NCGC00166226-01, Benzoic acid, 4-propyl-, P-PROPYLBENZOIC ACID, 4-propyl benzoic acid, Propyl p-benzoate, 8ZU, 4-propylbenzoic-acid, NSC168993, p-n-propylbenzoic acid, parapropyl benzoic acid, 4-Propylbenzoic acid #, SCHEMBL44017, 4-Propylbenzoic acid, 97%, UNII-3P1V85E45O, CHEMBL116159, SCHEMBL4396484, SCHEMBL4814685, SCHEMBL7519845, CHEBI:167819, Tox21_112358, AC7845, SBB006558, AKOS000153018, NSC 168993, SB67057, NCGC00166226-02, AC-18362, AS-10796, SY039321, CAS-2438-05-3, DB-046428, CS-0076861, NS00015567, P0945, ST50405113, EN300-54920, SBI-0653905.0001, SR-01000944760, SR-01000944760-1, BRD-K42108215-001-01-5, Q27257838, F0001-0829, Z285150282
Application
4-Propylbenzoic acid serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystal materials and advanced polymers. It is also employed in pharmaceutical research for the development of bioactive compounds and prodrugs. Additionally, this compound finds use in agrochemical formulations as a precursor for herbicides and fungicides.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (97.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (97.9%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (95.8%): 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 (97.9%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (97.9%)
- STOT SE 3 (95.8%)
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