4-Formylbenzenepropanoic acid
[CAS# 34961-64-3]

Identification

• Name: 4-Formylbenzenepropanoic acid
• Synonyms: 3-(4-Formylphenyl)propionic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 178.18
• CAS Registry Number: 34961-64-3
• EC Number: 688-352-7

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (3.4 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.228±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 139 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Pohl, Hugo; Journal fuer Praktische Chemie (Leipzig) 1934, V141, P44-60.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319