Vanillic acid - ≥98% , CAS No.121-34-6

CAS: 121-34-6 Cat. No.: V104428 Formula: C8H8O4 Molecular Weight: 168.15 Beilstein Registry Number: 2208364 EC Number: 204-466-8 PubChem CID: 8468
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
Protocatechuic acid 3-methyl ester | 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzoate | 4-hydroxy-m-Anisate | Acid, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic | CCG-266343 | DTXCID1033668 | V0017 | Vanillic acid (M2) | Z381356666 | s5343 | 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoicacid | 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXY
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Why this grade

≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 125 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

A flavoring agent.

Specifications

Synonyms
Protocatechuic acid 3-methyl ester | 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzoate | 4-hydroxy-m-Anisate | Acid, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic | CCG-266343 | DTXCID1033668 | V0017 | Vanillic acid (M2) | Z381356666 | s5343 | 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoicacid | 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXY
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Room temperature
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INHIBITOR
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488180804
Canonical Smiles
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)O
IUPAC Name
4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid
InChIKey
WKOLLVMJNQIZCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C8H8O4/c1-12-7-4-5(8(10)11)2-3-6(7)9/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)
Isomeric SMILES
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)O
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
YW5300000
PubChem CID
8468
Molecular Weight
168.15
Beilstein
2208364
Reaxy-Rn
2208364

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 ParentM-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Methoxyphenols  Hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives  Benzoic acids  Phenoxy compounds  Methoxybenzenes  Benzoyl derivatives  Anisoles  Alkyl aryl ethers  1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents M-methoxybenzoic acid or derivatives - Hydroxybenzoic acid - Methoxyphenol - Benzoic acid - Anisole - Phenoxy compound - Benzoyl - Phenol ether - Methoxybenzene - 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid - Alkyl aryl ether - Phenol - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Ether - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as m-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives. These are benzoic acids in which the hydrogen atom at position 3 of the benzene ring is replaced by a methoxy group.
External Descriptors monohydroxybenzoic acid - methoxybenzoic acid
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





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31 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
J2211246J2211246Certificate of AnalysisJul 03, 2026 V104428
D2628370D2628370Certificate of AnalysisApr 15, 2026 V104428
D2628359D2628359Certificate of AnalysisApr 15, 2026 V104428
D2628368D2628368Certificate of AnalysisApr 15, 2026 V104428
D2628369D2628369Certificate of AnalysisApr 15, 2026 V104428
B2602296B2602296Certificate of AnalysisJun 10, 2025 V104428
H2515643H2515643Certificate of AnalysisJun 10, 2025 V104428
H2508762H2508762Certificate of AnalysisJun 10, 2025 V104428
H2508761H2508761Certificate of AnalysisJun 10, 2025 V104428
H2508759H2508759Certificate of AnalysisJun 10, 2025 V104428
D2528001D2528001Certificate of AnalysisJun 24, 2024 V104428
J2421266J2421266Certificate of AnalysisJun 24, 2024 V104428
G2408405G2408405Certificate of AnalysisJun 24, 2024 V104428
G2408406G2408406Certificate of AnalysisJun 24, 2024 V104428
G2408407G2408407Certificate of AnalysisJun 24, 2024 V104428
C2518043C2518043Certificate of AnalysisJun 24, 2024 V104428
D2415295D2415295Certificate of AnalysisMar 13, 2024 V104428
D2415278D2415278Certificate of AnalysisMar 13, 2024 V104428
D2415282D2415282Certificate of AnalysisMar 13, 2024 V104428
K2225094K2225094Certificate of AnalysisNov 29, 2022 V104428
J2211242J2211242Certificate of AnalysisJul 25, 2022 V104428
J2211241J2211241Certificate of AnalysisJul 25, 2022 V104428
J2211240J2211240Certificate of AnalysisJul 25, 2022 V104428
K2317071K2317071Certificate of AnalysisJul 25, 2022 V104428
H2312260H2312260Certificate of AnalysisJul 25, 2022 V104428
G2315080G2315080Certificate of AnalysisJul 25, 2022 V104428
E2421038E2421038Certificate of AnalysisJul 25, 2022 V104428
E2308621E2308621Certificate of AnalysisJul 25, 2022 V104428
E2308607E2308607Certificate of AnalysisJul 25, 2022 V104428
E2530071E2530071Certificate of AnalysisNov 10, 2021 V104428
B2310278B2310278Certificate of AnalysisNov 10, 2021 V104428
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in water, alcohol and ether
Melt Point(°C)210°C
Molecular Weight168.150 g/mol
XLogP31.400
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass168.042 Da
Monoisotopic Mass168.042 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area66.800 Ų
Heavy Atom Count12
Formal Charge0
Complexity168.000
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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