The 4-Acetoxybenzoic acid, with the CAS registry number 2345-34-8, is also known as p-Carboxyphenyl acetate. It belongs to the product categories of Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Amides, Anilides, Anhydrides & Salts; Benzoic Acids (Building Blocks for Liquid Crystals); Building Blocks for Liquid Crystals; Functional Materials; Aldehydes; C9; Carbonyl Compounds. Its EINECS number is 223-903-3. This chemical's molecular formula is C₉H₈O₄ and molecular weight is 180.16. What's more, its systematic name is Ethyl hydrazinecarboxylate. This chemical should be sealed and stored in a cool and dry place. Moreover, it should be protected from oxides.

Physical properties of 4-Acetoxybenzoic acid are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.48; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.03; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -1.46; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.00; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.00; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 5.34; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1.00; (9)#H bond acceptors: 4; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (12)Polar Surface Area: 63.6 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.551; (14)Molar Refractivity: 44.524 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 139.592 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 17.651×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 49.9 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.291 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 133.208 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 59.944 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 325.705 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of 4-Acetoxybenzoic acid: this chemical can be prepared by 4-acetoxy-benzaldehyde at the ambient temperature. This reaction will need reagents n-butanal, O₂, acetic anhydride and solvent acetonitril. This reaction will also need catalyst cobalt(II) chloride. The yield is about 62%.

Uses of 4-Acetoxybenzoic acid: it can be used to produce 4-acetoxy-benzoyl chloride by heating. It will need reagent SOCl₂ with the reaction time of 2.5 hours. The yield is about 80%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. It is harmful if swallowed. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. When using it, you need wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C(Oc1ccc(cc1)C(=O)O)C
(2)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O4/c1-6(10)13-8-4-2-7(3-5-8)9(11)12/h2-5H,1H3,(H,11,12)
(3)Std. InChIKey: GDBUZIKSJGRBJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N