p-Anisic acid
Agent Name
p-Anisic acid
Alternative Name
4-Methoxybenzoic acid
CAS Number
100-09-4
Formula
C8-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Anisic acid; ANISIC ACID, PARA; Anisic acid, p-isomer; Draconic acid; Kyselina 4-methoxybenzoova [Czech]; p-Methoxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-; 4-Methoxybenzoic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzoic Acid Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Beige powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0015 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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