4-methoxybenzoic acid

Trade Name:anisic acid;P-methoxybenzoic acid

Molecular Formula:C8H8O3

Molecular Weight:152.15

CAS#:100-09-4

Physical and Chemical Properties

This product is white aci form crystalline or white powder crystalline. Its specific gravity is (4℃)1.385, melting point181-185℃, boiling point 275-280℃. It is dissolved in alcohol, chloroform, ether, acetic ether and slightly in hot water, but not dissolved in cold water. Its solubility in water is 0.04%.

Function

1.It effected by arachidonic acid.

2.It acts as anti-inflammatory ,analgesic.

3.It is the drug intermediates of anti-cancer and anti-virus.

4.Moreover, shikimic acid is also the basis raw materials of combating avian flu.

5. It can inhibit the concentrating of the blood platelets,inhibit arterial,venous thrombosis and cerebral thrombosis.

Usage:                      

used as an intermediate in the preparation of more complex organic compounds