4-Methoxybenzoic acid - Melting point standard, used for This product is an analytical standard and used for melting point calibration. various applications , CAS No.100-09-4

CAS: 100-09-4 Cat. No.: M119543 Formula: C8H8O3 Molecular Weight: 152.15 Beilstein Registry Number: 508910 EC Number: 202-818-5
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GRADE & PURITY Melting point standard
Synonyms
4-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID | p-Anisic acid | p-Methoxybenzoic acid | Draconic acid
Storage
Room temperature
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Why this grade

Melting point standard for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 8 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

The melting point standard for p-anisic acid is 182-184℃, which can be used for the identification or purity determination of substances through conventional identification methods. Its melting point value is the average of 6 to 12 measurements obtained using a Büchi B-545 melting point apparatus, which has been calibrated using primary standard materials.
Features and Advantages: 
Melting point determined by thermodynamic analysis method 

Standard deviation up to ±0.3 °C

Specifications

Synonyms
4-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID | p-Anisic acid | p-Methoxybenzoic acid | Draconic acid
Specifications & Purity
Melting point standard
Application
This product is an analytical standard and used for melting point calibration.
Storage
Room temperature
Shipped In
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Action Type
INHIBITOR
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504751357
Canonical Smiles
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
IUPAC Name
4-methoxybenzoic acid
InChIKey
ZEYHEAKUIGZSGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)
Isomeric SMILES
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
BZ4395000
Molecular Weight
152.15
Beilstein
508910
Reaxy-Rn
508910
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=508910&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
SubclassBenzoic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives
Direct ParentP-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Benzoic acids  Phenoxy compounds  Methoxybenzenes  Benzoyl derivatives  Anisoles  Alkyl aryl ethers  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents P-methoxybenzoic acid or derivatives - Benzoic acid - Anisole - Phenoxy compound - Benzoyl - Phenol ether - Methoxybenzene - Alkyl aryl ether - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Ether - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organooxygen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as p-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives. These are benzoic acids in which the hydrogen atom at position 4 of the benzene ring is replaced by a methoxy group.
External Descriptors methoxybenzoic acid
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
CA2 Tclin Carbonic anhydrase II (17698 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
TYR Tclin Tyrosinase (717 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CA1 Tclin Carbonic anhydrase I (13240 Activities)
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TPMT Tchem Thiopurine S-methyltransferase (45 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)
Rattus norvegicus (775804 Activities)
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RAW264.7 (28094 Activities)
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fabI Enoyl-acyl-carrier protein reductase (415 Activities)
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lpxC UDP-3-O-[3-hydroxymyristoyl] N-acetylglucosamine deacetylase (12 Activities)
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clpP ATP-dependent Clp protease proteolytic subunit (245 Activities)
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Heterodera zeae (651 Activities)
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Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
Analytical Chart:

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13 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
I2611681Certificate of AnalysisSep 17, 2026 M119543
I2611682Certificate of AnalysisSep 17, 2026 M119543
F2415180Certificate of AnalysisMar 18, 2026 M119543
C2517536Certificate of AnalysisMar 25, 2025 M119543
C2517537Certificate of AnalysisMar 25, 2025 M119543
G2627108Certificate of AnalysisMar 25, 2025 M119543
J2211488Certificate of AnalysisJul 04, 2024 M119543
F2415164Certificate of AnalysisJun 18, 2024 M119543
F2415189Certificate of AnalysisJun 18, 2024 M119543
I2021109Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2024 M119543
D2417389Certificate of AnalysisApr 23, 2024 M119543
D2422459Certificate of AnalysisApr 23, 2024 M119543
I2021108Certificate of AnalysisAug 05, 2022 M119543
Chemical and Physical Properties
Flash Point(°C)185℃
Boil Point(°C)275-280°C
Melt Point(°C)184°C
Molecular Weight152.150 g/mol
XLogP32.000
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass152.047 Da
Monoisotopic Mass152.047 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area46.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count11
Formal Charge0
Complexity136.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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