3-Phenoxybenzoic acid

CAS NO.：3739-38-6
Empirical Formula: C13H10O3
Molecular Weight: 214.22
MDL number: MFCD00002498
EINECS: 223-121-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-07-14 20:44:35

What is 3-Phenoxybenzoic acid?

Chemical properties

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The Uses of 3-Phenoxybenzoic acid

3-Phenoxybenzoic acid was used as standard in the determination of urinary residues of 3-phenoxybenzoic acid by GLC with electron-capture detection method. It was also used in the synthesis of poly(ether-ketones).

The Uses of 3-Phenoxybenzoic acid

3-Phenoxybenzoic Acid, can be used in the preparation of widely used insecticides, such as Permethrin (P288500). which is a synthetic chemical, used as an insecticide, acaricide, and insect repellent.

Definition

ChEBI: A phenoxybenzoic acid in which the phenoxy group is meta to the carboxy group. It is a metabolite of pyrethroid insecticides.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the acid from aqueous EtOH. [Beilstein 10 H 138, 10 III 247, 10 IV 316.]

Properties of 3-Phenoxybenzoic acid

Melting point:	147-149 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	314.35°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.1956 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5090 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid
pka	3.95(at 25℃)
color	White to Off-White
Water Solubility	It is soluble in water.
BRN	2105574
CAS DataBase Reference	3739-38-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzoic acid, 3-phenoxy- (3739-38-6)

Safety information for 3-Phenoxybenzoic 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. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.