(4-Cyanophenoxy)acetic acid
[CAS# 1878-82-6]

Identification

• Name: (4-Cyanophenoxy)acetic acid
• Synonyms: (p-Cyanophenoxy)acetic acid; 2-(4-Cyanophenoxy)acetic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₇NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 177.16
• CAS Registry Number: 1878-82-6
• EC Number: 829-259-5

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (3.2 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.32±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 175-178 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Wagner, G.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319