4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid
- CAS NO.:22042-71-3
- Empirical Formula: C9H8O4
- Molecular Weight: 180.16
- MDL number: MFCD00016613
- EINECS: 244-749-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:16:58
What is 4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid?
Chemical properties
BEIGE CRYSTALLINE POWDER
The Uses of 4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid
4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate.
General Description
4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid is a formylphenoxyaliphatic acid that reacts with dimedone to form 1,8-dioxo-octahydroxanthenes. It participates in the synthesis of 4-substituted benzaldehyde derivatives and 4-carboxypheoxyacetic acid.
Properties of 4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid
| Melting point: | 193-196 °C |
| Boiling point: | 272.96°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.2933 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4500 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| solubility | Soluble in hot methanol within almost transparency. |
| pka | 3.04±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| color | Beige |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| BRN | 779885 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 22042-71-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Acetic acid, (4-formylphenoxy)- (22042-71-3) |
Safety information for 4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral 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. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid
New Products
1-Aminocyclopentane carbonitrile (RS)-beta-Amino-beta-(4-bromophenyl)propionic acid 2-Amino-5-bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine(RM for Indian lab) N,N CARBONYL DIIMIDAZOLE Benzyl (3R,4S)-3-(2-bromoacetyl)-4-ethylpyrrolidine-1-carboxylate (R)-1-Benzyl-3-pyrrolidinecarbonitrile Dorzolamide trans isomer Ritonavir - Impurity U Doultegravir isomer 1 N-Nitroso Dextromethorphan EP-A Dolutegravir Isopropyl Analogue (14R dextromethorphan) 2,2'-(5-methyl-1,3-phenylene)-di(2-Methylpropionitrile) 1-methyl amino-2,4-dinitro benzene 4-Fluorothiophenol 5-Methyl-1,3-benzenediacetonitrile (R)-BoroLeu-(+)-Pinanediol-CF3COOH 4-(5-amino-1-methyl-1h-benzoimidazol-2-yl)-butyric acid isopropyl ester. 4-Bromo Benzylcyanide 3-Hydroxypropionitrile 3,4 Dimethoxy Benzylcyanide valeronitrile 3-chlorobenzyl cyanide 2-Chloro BenzylcyanideRelated products of tetrahydrofuran








You may like
-
22042-71-3 4-formyl phenoxy aceticacid 98%View Details
22042-71-3 -
22042-71-3 99%View Details
22042-71-3 -
p-Formylphenoxyacetic acid 98% (HPLC) CAS 22042-71-3View Details
22042-71-3 -
N-Nitroso Atenolol EP Impurity I 25 MG 50 MG 100 MG 250 MG EXTRAView Details -
N-Nitroso Atenolol EP Impurity I 25 MG 50 MG 100 MG 250 MG EXTRAView Details -
Clidinium Bromide Related Compound B 25 MG 50 MG 100 MG 250 MG EXTRAView Details -
N-Nitroso Atenolol EP Impurity I 25 MG 50 MG 100 MG 250 MG EXTRAView Details -
N-Nitroso Atenolol EP Impurity I 25 MG 50 MG 100 MG 250 MG EXTRAView Details
Statement: All products displayed on this website are only used for non medical purposes such as industrial applications or scientific research, and cannot be used for clinical diagnosis or treatment of humans or animals. They are not medicinal or edible.

