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3-Methoxybenzoic acid is a monomethoxybenzoic acid with the chemical formula C8H8O3. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. The compound is characterized by its aromatic nature and the presence of a methoxy group attached to the benzene ring.
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 g/mol |
| Physical State | Solid |
| CAS RN | 586-38-9 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 106-108°C |
| Boiling Point | 275-280°C |
| Density | 1.32 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, methanol, and acetone |
| Purity | ≥ 99% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Specific Rotation (20°C) | -50° to -53° |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Packaging | 25 kg or 50 kg fiber drums, or as per customer requirements |