3-Benzofuranacetic acid
[CAS# 64175-51-5]

Identification

• Name: 3-Benzofuranacetic acid
• Synonyms: Benzofuran-3-ylacetic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 176.17
• CAS Registry Number: 64175-51-5
• EC Number: 800-122-1

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.7 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.316±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 89.2-91.2 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Marshall, Edwin R.

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
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319