4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid(CAS#501-89-3)
| Safety Description | 24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| HS Code | 29173990 |
Introduction
4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid, also known as 4-carboxyphenylacetic acid, is an organic compound. The following is a description of the nature, use, preparation and safety information of 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid:
Nature:
-Appearance: 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid is a colorless crystalline solid.
-Solubility: 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid is soluble in water and organic solvents, such as ethanol and ether.
-Chemical properties: 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid is a weak organic acid that can react with alkali to generate the corresponding salt.
Use:
4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid has a wide range of uses in the chemical industry, such:
-Pharmaceutical field: 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of drugs for the preparation of antibiotics, anticancer drugs and other drugs.
-Dye field: 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid can be used as a precursor of dyes and has applications in the dye industry.
-Cosmetics field: 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid can be used in the production of some cosmetics, such as facial cleaning products.
Preparation Method:
The preparation method of 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid can be obtained by reacting phenylacetyl chloride with sodium hydroxide. The specific preparation process is as follows: first, phenylacetyl chloride is reacted with sodium hydroxide solution to generate sodium phenylacetate, and then sodium phenylacetate is acidified with dilute acid to obtain 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid.
Safety Information:
4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid is relatively safe under normal operating conditions, but as a chemical, the following aspects still need to be paid attention:
-Contact: Avoid contact of 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid with skin and eyes, and avoid inhalation or ingestion.
-Storage: 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid should be stored in a closed container, away from ignition and oxidizing agents.
-Waste Disposal: Disposal of 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid waste is required in accordance with local regulations to avoid environmental pollution.
