4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98%

About 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98%

4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 4521-22-6, specified at 98% purity. The compound has the formula C11H14O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 178.23 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 4-(4-methylphenyl)butanoic acid. Alternative names: 4-p-Tolylbutyric acid and 4-(p-Tolyl)butanoic acid.

It is supplied as white to light yellow powder to crystals. Reported physical data include a melting point of 58-62 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 1 g, 5 g and 25 g packs, 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008321
CAS Number	4521-22-6
IUPAC name	4-(4-methylphenyl)butanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₄O₂
Molecular weight	178.23 g/mol
Exact mass	178.0994
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29241900
InChIKey	IXWOVMRDYFFXGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=C(C=C1)CCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	78279

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to light yellow powder to crystals
Melting point	58-62 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	4-p-Tolylbutyric acid, 4-(p-Tolyl)butanoic acid, Benzenebutanoic acid, 4-methyl-, 4-(4-Methylphenyl)butyric acid, 4-(para-Tolyl)-butyric acid, 4-p-Tolylbutanoic acid, 4-Methylbenzenebutanoic acid, 4-(p-tolyl)-butyric acid, Butyric acid, 4-p-tolyl-, 4-(p-methyl phenyl)butyric acid, 4-(4-methylphenyl) butanoic acid, 4-(4-methyl-phenyl)-butyric-acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98% is 4521-22-6. It is also known as 4-p-Tolylbutyric acid, 4-(p-Tolyl)butanoic acid, Benzenebutanoic acid, 4-methyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98%?

4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98% has the molecular formula C11H14O2 and a molecular weight of 178.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-(4-methylphenyl)butanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98% can I order?

We supply 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98% in (98%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-(p-Tolyl)butyric acid, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.