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: 2026-04-24 14:58:09
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) |
 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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