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: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

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. |
Computed Descriptors for 3-Phenoxybenzoic acid
InChIKey | NXTDJHZGHOFSQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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