Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
501-89-3
Standard:
ChP,In-house Standards,
| CAS NO.501-89-3 |
4-Carboxyphenylacetic acid (CAS: 2078-56-8) is a specialized aromatic dicarboxylic acid used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis. The core production process involves the oxidation of substituted toluene derivatives or carboxylation of phenylacetic precursors under controlled catalytic conditions.
Storage requires dry, ventilated conditions away from oxidizers. Direct skin contact must be avoided due to potential irritation; appropriate PPE including gloves and goggles is mandatory during handling. Not approved for direct human consumption.