CAS 619-64-7 4-Ethylbenzoic Acid - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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4-Ethylbenzoic Acid

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Catalog Number

ACM619647

CAS Number

619-64-7

Product Name

4-Ethylbenzoic Acid

Category

Liquid Crystal (LC) Building Blocks; Liquid Crystal (LC) Materials

Description

Solid

IUPAC Name

4-ethylbenzoic acid

Molecular Weight

150.17g/mol

Molecular Formula

C9H10O2

Canonical SMILES

CCC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O

InChI

InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-2-7-3-5-8(6-4-7)9(10)11/h3-6H,2H2,1H3,(H,10,11)

InChI Key

ZQVKTHRQIXSMGY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Melting Point

112.5 °C;112-113°C

Application

4-Ethylbenzoic acid, a white to beige powder with a melting point of 112-113℃, is primarily utilized as an intermediate in diverse chemical and industrial processes due to its unique properties. While it is insoluble in water, its solubility in benzene and toluene makes it versatile in various applications. It serves as a crucial component in the synthesis of chemical compounds like ethyl 4-vinyl-α-cyano-β-phenylcinnamate and plays a role in functionalizing the edges of "pristine" graphite with polyphosphoric acid/phosphorus pentoxide. Additionally, 4-ethylbenzoic acid is important in the production of pesticide insecticides such as tebufenozide and methoxyfenozide, acting as an essential intermediate. Its application extends to the initiation of carbon nanotube materials and the production of liquid crystals, highlighting its significant role in advancing material science and chemical manufacturing.

Complexity

135

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

210-605-3

Exact Mass

150.06808g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

Log P

2.89 (LogP);2.89

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