4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid

Name: 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-041017

About 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid

4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid (CAS 501-89-3) is a process intermediate or related compound of Imatinib offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C9H8O4 and its molecular weight is 180.16 g/mol. Common synonyms include 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid and benzeneacetic acid, 4-carboxy-.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Imatinib, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Imatinib

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-041017
CAS Number	501-89-3
IUPAC name	4-(carboxymethyl)benzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₉H₈O₄
Molecular weight	180.16 g/mol
Exact mass	180.0423
InChIKey	DMEDOWYXHVUPMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	220005

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	74.6 Å²
Synonyms	4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid, benzeneacetic acid, 4-carboxy-, 4-Carboxybenzeneacetic acid, p-(carboxymethyl)benzoic acid, 4-Carboxyphenylaceticacid

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-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid is 501-89-3. It is also known as 4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid, benzeneacetic acid, 4-carboxy-, 4-Carboxybenzeneacetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid?

4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid has the molecular formula C9H8O4 and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-(carboxymethyl)benzoic acid.

What is 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid used for?

4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Imatinib. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid can I order?

We supply 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid 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-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzoic Acid 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.