3-METHOXY-4-METHYLPHENYLACETIC ACID Chemical Properties

Melting point:

82 °C

Boiling point:

313.6±27.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.146±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

pka

4.28±0.10(Predicted)

3-METHOXY-4-METHYLPHENYLACETIC ACID Usage And Synthesis

Uses

3-Methoxy-4-methylphenylacetic Acid is synthetically prepared by benzylic metalation of substituted toluenes using a mixed metal (Li/K) amide base to facilitate an anion migration from the kinetic to the benzylic metalation site.