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4-(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid

98%

Synonym(s):

4-n -Heptyloxybenzoic acid, p -(Heptyloxy)benzoic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)6OC6H4CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
236.31
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:

Assay

98%

form

solid

mp

146 °C (lit.)

transition temp

crystalline phase to isotropic phase 146 °C
nematic phase to smectic phase <92 °C
nematic phase to isotropic phase 98 °C

SMILES string

CCCCCCCOc1ccc(cc1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C14H20O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-11-17-13-9-7-12(8-10-13)14(15)16/h7-10H,2-6,11H2,1H3,(H,15,16)

InChI key

ZRVIYEJYXIDATJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Intermediate for the synthesis of liquid crystals including chiral ferroelectric benzoates. Used in the preparation of medicinal compounds.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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