CAS No. 586-38-9
Batch:
Purity:99.88
Chemical Structure
Check the
3-Methoxybenzoic acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
Chemical Information
| CAS Number | 586-38-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula |
C8H8O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 152.15 | |
| SMILES | COC1=CC=CC(=C1)C(=O)O |
Biological Activity
3-Methoxybenzoic acid is a benzoic acid derivative that functions as a food additive and flavoring ingredient. The compound participates in aromatic metabolic pathways and cellular biological processes, acting as a functional agent in flavor evaluation and sensory perception phenotypes. Through its chemical structure, it serves as an important intermediate in organic synthesis and biochemical studies regarding alkoxy-substituted aromatic derivatives. [1]
How to Prepare Stock Solution?
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Solubility
Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
30 mg/mL
(197.17 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.