(2-Methylphenoxy)Acetic Acid
[CAS# 1878-49-5]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Fatty acid
• Name: (2-Methylphenoxy)Acetic Acid
• Synonyms: 2-(2-Methylphenoxy)Ethanoic Acid; Acetic Acid, (2-Methylphenoxy)-; Nsc5293
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 166.18
• CAS Registry Number: 1878-49-5
• EINECS: 217-517-4
• SMILES: C1=CC=CC(=C1C)OCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C9H10O3/c1-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)12-6-9(10)11/h2-5H,6H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: QJVXBRUGKLCUMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Properties

• Density: 1.2±0.1g/cm³ (Cal.)
• Melting point: 152-156°C (Expl.)
• Boiling point: 288.4±15.0°C at 760 mmHg (Cal.)
• Flash point: 115.7±13.9°C (Cal.)

Safety Data

• Safety Code: S26;S37
• Risk Code: R36/37/38
• Hazard Symbol: X
• Safety Description: WARNING: Irritates lungs, eyes, skin

References

• (1): Philip J. Cox and Geraldine Hickey . (2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid , Acta Cryst (2004). E60, o771-o773 Â Â