Specifications
- IUPAC Name
- 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid
- Synonyms
- Vanillic acid, 4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYBENZOIC ACID, 121-34-6, Acide vanillique, Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzoic acid, GM8Q3JM2Y8, DTXSID6059522, NSC-3987, NSC-674322, FEMA NO. 3988, CHEBI:30816, Acid, Vanillic, 4 Hydroxy 3 methoxybenzoic Acid, p Hydroxy m methoxy benzoic Acid, p-Hydroxy-m-methoxy-benzoic Acid, Acid, 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic, Acid, p-Hydroxy-m-methoxy-benzoic, RefChem:6346, DTXCID1033668, 204-466-8, p-Vanillic acid, VanillicAcid, m-Anisic acid, 4-hydroxy-
- SMILES
- COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)O
- InChI Key
- WKOLLVMJNQIZCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Uses & applications
Usage notes
Confirm acid strength, inhibitor requirement, metallurgy, dilution method, ventilation, and spent-solution neutralization plan.
Always add acid to water under controlled conditions and separate from alkalis, oxidizers, hypochlorite, cyanides, sulfides, and incompatible metals.
Applications
Reference context: Vanillic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is 4-hydroxybenzoic acid substituted by a methoxy group at position 3.
Acid cleaning, descaling, pH reduction, neutralization support, and process adjustment enquiries where substrate compatibility is confirmed.
Relevant for boiler/RO cleaning support, industrial cleaning, lab reagent demand, metal treatment, and wastewater pH correction after technical review.
- CAS 121-34-6 captured for registry review.
- Formula C8H8O4 and molecular data ready for the technical sidebar.
- Acidic chemistry profile for descaling, pH control, and process cleaning enquiries.
- Best quoted after grade, concentration, packing, compatibility, and SDS review.
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Safety & documents
Corrosion
Corrosive to metals, skin, or eyes.
A Safety Data Sheet is not attached to this listing. Request the current SDS and handling information.
Product description
Vanillic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is 4-hydroxybenzoic acid substituted by a methoxy group at position 3. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a methoxybenzoic acid and a monohydroxybenzoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a vanillate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vanillic Acid and where is it supplied?
CAS Number: 121-34-6. Grade: 98%. Available in China | Origin: China. Serving areas include Pakistan.
What are the main applications of Vanillic Acid?
Reference context: Vanillic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is 4-hydroxybenzoic acid substituted by a methoxy group at position 3. Acid cleaning, descaling, pH reduction, neutralization support, and process.
How can buyers request a quote for Vanillic Acid?
Use the quote or enquiry action on this page to send a Pakistan market enquiry directly: https://waterchemicalssolution.com/enquiry-portal/?enquiry_mode=physical&resource_id=49535&product_name=Vanillic%20Acid&type=Chemical&cas_number=121-34-6&grade=98%&market=China%20|%20Origin:%20China&serving_areas=Pakistan