4-(Allyloxy)benzoic acid

• CAT Number: M350977
• CAS Number: 27914-60-9
• Molecular Formula: C10H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 178.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-prop-2-enoxybenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H10O3/c1-2-7-13-9-5-3-8(4-6-9)10(11)12/h2-6H,1,7H2,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: DYDWKSVZHZNBLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C=CCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O

4-(Allyloxy)benzoic acid(CAT: M350977) is an aromatic compound featuring an allyloxy group (-OCH₂CH=CH₂) attached to the 4-position of a benzoic acid ring. This structure is commonly used in organic synthesis and material science due to its combination of a reactive allyl group and a carboxylic acid functionality. The allyl group allows for further modifications through reactions such as polymerization or cross-linking, while the benzoic acid moiety can participate in esterification or amidation reactions. This compound is valuable as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, liquid crystals, and functional materials, contributing to applications in drug development and advanced materials engineering.