3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid

Name: 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-021460

About 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid

Listed under CAS 3153-44-4, 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid is an impurity of Agomelatine available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C11H12O4, molecular weight 208.21 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid. It is also known as 3-(4-METHOXYBENZOYL)propanoic acid or 4-methoxy-gamma-oxobenzenebutanoic acid.

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. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Agomelatine to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Agomelatine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-021460
CAS Number	3153-44-4
IUPAC name	4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₂O₄
Molecular weight	208.21 g/mol
Exact mass	208.0736
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OMTDIBZSUZNVJK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)CCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	76613

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	63.6 Å²
Synonyms	3-(4-METHOXYBENZOYL)propanoic acid, 4-methoxy-gamma-oxobenzenebutanoic acid, MBPA cpd, 4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-oxobutyric Acid, Benzenebutanoic acid, 4-methoxy-g-oxo-, 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-butanoic acid, 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxo-butyric acid, Benzenebutanoic acid, 4-methoxy-gamma-oxo-, 4-Oxo-4-(4-methoxyphenyl)butanoic acid, 3-p-anisoylpropionic acid, Propionic acid, 3-p-anisoyl-, 3-(p-Methoxybenzoyl)propanoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, 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 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid is 3153-44-4. It is also known as 3-(4-METHOXYBENZOYL)propanoic acid, 4-methoxy-gamma-oxobenzenebutanoic acid, MBPA cpd.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid?

3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid has the molecular formula C11H12O4 and a molecular weight of 208.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid.

What is 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid used for?

3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Agomelatine. 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 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid can I order?

We supply 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid in Reference Standard grade, 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 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic 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 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)propionic 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.