Description
p-Heptoxybenzoic acid (CAS No. 15872-42-1) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C14H20O3, widely utilized in advanced chemical research and material science applications. This compound, also known as 4-heptoxybenzoic acid or 4-(heptyloxy)benzoic acid, features a benzoic acid core substituted with a heptyloxy group at the para position, offering unique mesogenic properties ideal for liquid crystal studies. With a purity grade optimized for laboratory use, it serves as a critical intermediate in synthesizing thermotropic liquid crystals, surfactants, and specialty polymers. Packaged under strict quality control, our p-Heptoxybenzoic acid ensures consistent performance in precision experiments, making it a preferred choice for researchers and industrial scientists.
Properties
- CAS Number: 15872-42-1
- Complexity: 208
- IUPAC Name: 4-heptoxybenzoic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C14H20O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-11-17-13-9-7-12(8-10-13)14(15)16/h7-10H,2-6,11H2,1H3,(H,15,16)
- InChI Key: ZRVIYEJYXIDATJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 236.14124450
- Molecular Formula: C14H20O3
- Molecular Weight: 236.31
- SMILES: CCCCCCCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
- Topological: 46.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 236.14124450
- Synonyms: 4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid, 15872-42-1, 4-n-Heptyloxybenzoic acid, 4-Heptyloxybenzoic acid, p-Heptoxybenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 4-(heptyloxy)-, Benzoic acid, p-(heptyloxy)-, p-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid, BJ0YZC8ZY8, EINECS 239-995-3, NSC-73158, DTXSID5036636, P-(N-HEPTOXY)BENZOIC ACID, P-(N-HEPTYLOXY)BENZOIC ACID, NSC 73158, DTXCID3016636, 239-995-3, 4-heptoxybenzoic acid, p-Heptyloxybenzoic acid, p-n-Heptyloxybenzoic acid, MFCD00013992, CHEBI:34405, 4-(heptyloxy)benzoate, 4-(Heptyloxy)benzoicAcid, UNII-BJ0YZC8ZY8, HOBA, Maybridge1_004062, 4-n-Heptyloxy benzoic acid, NCIOpen2_003963, SCHEMBL371494, 4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid acid, CHEMBL1161944, HMS553A16, 4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid, 98%, ALBB-006570, NSC73158, SBB008049, STK501099, AKOS000319519, CS-W014669, FH61809, NCGC00326225-01, AC-13513, AS-59315, SY048545, H0248, NS00025166, ST45046840, AB01320752-02, Q27116046
Application
p-Heptoxybenzoic acid is primarily employed in the development of thermotropic liquid crystals, where its alkyloxybenzoic structure contributes to stable mesophase formation. It serves as a key precursor in synthesizing advanced materials for display technologies, optical devices, and responsive coatings. Researchers also utilize it in surfactant studies due to its amphiphilic properties. Additionally, it finds applications in organic synthesis as a building block for complex aromatic derivatives.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
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