4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid CAS 1679-64-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1679-64-7
Molecular FormulaC9H8O4
Molecular Weight180.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid CAS 1679-64-7 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid is closely related to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid (CAS 1679-64-7), molecular formula C9H8O4 and molecular weight 180.16 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

The molecular framework of 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid (C9H8O4) is characterized by a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system. In reversed-phase chromatography, its retention is governed primarily by the polarity and ionization state of its functional groups, which provides a practical basis for HPLC-UV/DAD or LC-MS method development. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

The assigned purity is verified by mass-balance and quantitative NMR (qNMR) approaches, with the expanded uncertainty reported at a 95% confidence level (k=2). Batch homogeneity and stability are independently assessed for every lot.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H8O4
Molecular Weight180.16 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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