3-Methoxybenzoic Acid

3-methoxy-benzoic-acid

3-Methoxybenzoic acid

3-Methoxybenzoic acid is a monomethoxybenzoic acid with the chemical formula C8H8O3. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. The compound is characterized by its aromatic nature and the presence of a methoxy group attached to the benzene ring.

 
Property Specification
Chemical Formula C8H8O3
Molecular Weight 152.15 g/mol
Physical State Solid
CAS RN 586-38-9
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Melting Point 106-108°C
Boiling Point 275-280°C
Density 1.32 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in ethanol, methanol, and acetone
Purity ≥ 99%
Moisture Content ≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition ≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb) ≤ 10 ppm
Specific Rotation (20°C) -50° to -53°
Loss on Drying ≤ 0.5%
Packaging 25 kg or 50 kg fiber drums, or as per customer requirements