Benzeneacetic acid, a-hydroxy-4-methyl-


Chemical Name: Benzeneacetic acid, a-hydroxy-4-methyl-
CAS Number: 18584-20-8
Product Number: AG00APS3(AGN-PC-0QESR3)
Synonyms:
MDL No:
Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
Molecular Weight: 166.1739

Identification/Properties


Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
166.176g/mol
XLogP3:
1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
3
Rotatable Bond Count:
2
Exact Mass:
166.063g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
166.063g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
57.5A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
12
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
159
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

Safety Information


GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Danger
UN#:
3261
Hazard Statements:
H302-H315-H318-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements:
P233-P234-P261-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338
Class:
8
Packing Group:

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Chemical Structure



2-Hydroxy-2-(p-tolyl)acetic acid, also known as p-tolylglycolic acid, serves as a versatile building block in chemical synthesis. This compound is widely employed in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of various drugs and pharmaceutical intermediates. With its unique structure combining a hydroxyl group and a p-tolyl moiety, 2-Hydroxy-2-(p-tolyl)acetic acid offers diverse reactivity pathways, making it valuable in the creation of complex molecules. In organic synthesis, it can act as a precursor for the formation of esters, amides, and other functionalized compounds through a range of chemical transformations including acylation, amidation, and esterification reactions. Furthermore, its presence in the molecular structure of bioactive compounds enhances their pharmacological properties, highlighting the significance of 2-Hydroxy-2-(p-tolyl)acetic acid in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery processes.