4-Methoxyisophthalic acid

• CAT Number: L041887
• CAS Number: 2206-43-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O5
• Molecular Weight: 196.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-methoxybenzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O5/c1-14-7-3-2-5(8(10)11)4-6(7)9(12)13/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: JIICYHFLIOGGHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4-Methoxyisophthalic acid(CAT: L041887) is an aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative, featuring a methoxy group (-OCH₃) at the 4th position of an isophthalic acid structure. Isophthalic acid has two carboxyl groups (-COOH) attached to a benzene ring at the 1st and 3rd positions, and the methoxy group introduces additional functionality and alters its chemical properties. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of polymers, resins, and other advanced materials. It also finds applications in organic synthesis for developing pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. The methoxy group provides versatility in reactions such as esterification or amidation, making 4-methoxyisophthalic acid useful in materials science and medicinal chemistry.