Phenoxyacetic Acid

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Cat Number

INT122598

CAS Number

122-59-8

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CAS Number

122-59-8

EINECS

204-556-7

Synonyms

2-phenoxyacetic acid Phenoxyethanoic acid Acetic acid, phenoxy-

Description

Phenoxyacetic acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is the O-phenyl derivative of glycolic acid. A metabolite of 2-phenoxyethanol, it is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, fungicides and dyes. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite, an Aspergillus metabolite, a plant growth retardant and an allergen. It is a monocarboxylic acid and an aromatic ether. It is functionally related to a glycolic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a phenoxyacetate.

Molecular Formula

C6H5OCH2COOH

Molecular Weight

152.15

Appearance

light tan powder or white solid

Melting Point

208 to 212 °F (NTP, 1992)

Boiling Point

285.00 ℃. at 760.00 mm Hg

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