(R)-(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid

CAS NO.：94050-90-5
Empirical Formula: C9H10O4
Molecular Weight: 182.17
MDL number: MFCD00274088
EINECS: 407-960-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-10-25 16:21:11

What is (R)-(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid?

Chemical properties

White to off-white powder or crystal

The Uses of (R)-(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid

(R)-(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic Acid is a degradation product of Cyhalofop-butyl (C989385); an aryloxyphenoxypropionate compound that is used as a herbicide to eliminate grass weeds in rice fields. Cyhalofop-butyl works by selectively inhibiting acetyl CoA carboxylase, an enzyme that is important for the metabolism of fatty acids.

Properties of (R)-(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid

Melting point:	145-148 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	367.5±17.0 °C(Predicted)
alpha	58 º (c=1, MeOH)
Density	1.302±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
refractive index	38 ° (C=0.1, MeOH)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid
pka	3.32±0.10(Predicted)
color	Off-White
optical activity	[α]20/D +58°, c = 1 in methanol
InChI	InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-6(9(11)12)13-8-4-2-7(10)3-5-8/h2-6,10H,1H3,(H,11,12)/t6-/m1/s1
CAS DataBase Reference	94050-90-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for (R)-(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.