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2-Methoxybenzoic acid (CAS 579-75-9)

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Alternate Names:
O-Methylsalicylic acid; o-Anisic acid
CAS Number:
579-75-9
Molecular Weight:
152.15
Molecular Formula:
C8H8O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2-Methoxybenzoic acid is a compound that functions as a chemical intermediate in various organic synthesis reactions. It acts as a substrate in the formation of esters, amides, and other derivatives, contributing to the modification and production of organic compounds. At the molecular level, 2-Methoxybenzoic acid participates in nucleophilic substitution and acylation reactions, serving as a building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. Its mode of action involves the activation of specific functional groups and the facilitation of chemical transformations, enabling the creation of diverse chemical structures. In this capacity, 2-Methoxybenzoic acid plays a role in the development of new materials, and other chemical products, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and innovation in the field of organic chemistry.


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2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 25 g

sc-256177
25 g
$20.00