2-Methylphenylacetic acid
Synonym(s):2-Methylphenylacetic acid
- CAS NO.:644-36-0
- Empirical Formula: C9H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 150.17
- MDL number: MFCD00004328
- EINECS: 211-416-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 2-Methylphenylacetic acid?
Chemical properties
white to slightly cream crystalline powder
The Uses of 2-Methylphenylacetic acid
2-Methylphenylacetic acid is a ring-substituted phenylacetic acid with auxin activity used as a plant growth regulator.
The Uses of 2-Methylphenylacetic acid
o-Tolylacetic Acid is a ring-substituted phenylacetic acid with auxin activity used as a plant growth regulator.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 51, p. 4354, 1986 DOI: 10.1021/jo00373a005
Properties of 2-Methylphenylacetic acid
Melting point: | 88-90 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point: | 211.72°C (rough estimate) |
Density | 0.9820 (rough estimate) |
refractive index | 1.5470 (estimate) |
storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
pka | pK1:4.36 (18°C) |
form | Crystalline Powder |
color | White to slightly cream |
Water Solubility | insoluble |
BRN | 1936952 |
InChI | InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)6-9(10)11/h2-5H,6H2,1H3,(H,10,11) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 644-36-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | O-tolylacetic acid(644-36-0) |
Safety information for 2-Methylphenylacetic acid
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methylphenylacetic acid
InChIKey | RZWGTXHSYZGXKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | C1(CC(O)=O)=CC=CC=C1C |
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