Cat Number: INT122598

Phenoxyacetic Acid

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CAS Number

122-59-8

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 Weight

152.15

Molecular Formula

C6H5OCH2COOH

EINECS

204-556-7

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCC(=O)O

Appearance

light tan powder or white solid

Boiling Point

285.00 ℃. at 760.00 mm Hg