3-(4-Methylphenyl)propionic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Applications
3-(p-Tolyl)propionic acid was used during the coupling of 1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide with 4,5-diphenyl-2-(2-p-tolyl-ethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole resin.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark place. Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1505-50-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.2
• MDL Number: MFCD00016561
• InChI Key: LDYGRLNSOKABMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-4-methylphenyl propionic acid, 3-p-tolyl propionic acid, 3-p-tolyl propanoic acid, benzenepropanoic acid, 4-methyl, 3-4-methylphenyl propanoic acid, 4-methylphenylpropionic acid, 3-p-tolylpropanoic acid, p-methylhydrocinnamic acid, 4-methyl phenyl propionic acid, 4-methylhydrocinnamic acid
• PubChem CID: 73927
• IUPAC Name: 3-(4-methylphenyl)propanoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(CCC(O)=O)C=C1

• Melting Point: 115°C to 117°C
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 2046164
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol.
• Formula Weight: 164.2
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-(4-Methylphenyl)propionic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	216-132-9
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

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