MedKoo Cat#: 591703 | Name: p-Anisic acid
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p-Anisic acid, also known as 4-methoxybenzoic acid or draconic acid, is one of the isomers of anisic acid. The term "anisic acid" often refers to this form specifically. p-Anisic acid is found naturally in anise.

Chemical Structure

p-Anisic acid
p-Anisic acid
CAS# 100-09-4

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 591703

Name: p-Anisic acid

CAS#: 100-09-4

Chemical Formula: C8H8O

Exact Mass: 152.0473

Molecular Weight: 152.15

Elemental Analysis: C, 63.15; H, 5.30; O, 31.55

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Synonym
p-Anisic acid; NSC 32742; NSC-32742; NSC32742
IUPAC/Chemical Name
Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-
InChi Key
ZEYHEAKUIGZSGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)
SMILES Code
O=C(O)C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1
Appearance
Solid powder
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life
>2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
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Product Data
Biological target:
p-Anisic acid (4-Methoxybenzoic acid) is one of the isomers of anisic acid, with anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties.
In vitro activity:
TBD
In vivo activity:
TBD
Solvent mg/mL mM
Solubility
DMSO 100.0 657.25
Note: There can be variations in solubility for the same chemical from different vendors or different batches from the same vendor. The following factors can affect the solubility of the same chemical: solvent used for crystallization, residual solvent content, polymorphism, salt versus free form, degree of hydration, solvent temperature. Please use the solubility data as a reference only. Warming and sonication will facilitate dissolving. Still have questions? Please contact our Technical Support scientists.

Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 152.15 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Recalculate based on batch purity %
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
Formulation protocol:
TBD
In vitro protocol:
TBD
In vivo protocol:
TBD
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