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2-Phenoxypropionic acid

  • CAS NO.:940-31-8
  • Empirical Formula: C9H10O3
  • Molecular Weight: 166.17
  • MDL number: MFCD00002643
  • EINECS: 213-370-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:08:52
2-Phenoxypropionic acid Structural

What is 2-Phenoxypropionic acid?

Chemical properties

white to pale yellow to beige powder

The Uses of 2-Phenoxypropionic acid

2-Phenoxypropionic Acid is used in organic chemistry reduction reactions. Used in the synthesis of PPAR (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) ligands.

What are the applications of Application

2-Phenoxypropionic acid is a starting material for potential herbicides

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Phenoxypropionic acid is an aromatic ether and a carboxylic acid.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 43, p. 772, 1978 DOI: 10.1021/jo00398a070

General Description

Solvent-induced invesrsion of enantioselectivity during esterification of 2-phenoxypropionic acid catalyzed by Candida cylindracea lipase has been investigated. Derivatives of 2-phenoxypropionic acid are potential herbicides.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the acid from water. [Beilstein 6 H 163, 6 II 158, 6 III 614.]

Properties of 2-Phenoxypropionic acid

Melting point: 112-115 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 265 °C (lit.)
Density  1.1708 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5500 (estimate)
Flash point: 265°C
pka 3.22±0.10(Predicted)
form  powder to crystal
color  White to Almost white
BRN  3198799
CAS DataBase Reference 940-31-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Propanoic acid, 2-phenoxy-(940-31-8)
EPA Substance Registry System Propanoic acid, 2-phenoxy- (940-31-8)

Safety information for 2-Phenoxypropionic acid

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
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.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Phenoxypropionic acid

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