Description

Acetic acid, (3-methylphenoxy)- (CAS No. 1643-15-8), also known as 2-(3-methylphenoxy)acetic acid, is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₁₀O₃. This fine chemical is characterized by its aromatic phenoxyacetic acid structure, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. With a molecular weight of 166.18 g/mol, it is typically supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with >98% purity (HPLC). Suitable for use in controlled laboratory environments, this compound is ideal for researchers developing novel agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, or specialty chemicals. Store in a cool, dry place away from strong oxidizing agents.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1643-15-8
• Complexity: 156
• IUPAC Name: 2-(3-methylphenoxy)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-7-3-2-4-8(5-7)12-6-9(10)11/h2-5H,6H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI Key: VZECTCSEONQIPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 166.062994177
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 166.17
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC=C1)OCC(=O)O
• Topological: 46.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 166.062994177
• Synonyms: (3-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid, Acetic acid, (3-methylphenoxy)-, m-Methylphenoxyacetic acid, Acetic acid, (m-tolyloxy)-, EINECS 216-698-7, NSC 35913, BRN 2047572, 4-06-00-02051 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), 216-698-7, 1643-15-8, 3-Methylphenoxyacetic acid, 2-(3-methylphenoxy)acetic acid, 2-(m-Tolyloxy)acetic acid, Acetic acid, 2-(3-methylphenoxy)-, 2-(3-methylphenoxy)-Acetic acid, MFCD00014358, 3-methylphenoxy acetic acid, m-CRESOXYACETIC ACID, m-Tolyloxy-acetic acid, m-Toloxyacetic acid, 3-tolyloxyacetic acid, 2-(m-Tolyloxy)aceticacid, SCHEMBL654293, SCHEMBL8899422, CHEMBL3247406, DTXSID4075110, SCHEMBL11128406, ALBB-000801, NSC35913, BBL007979, NSC-35913, SBB004530, STK411995, AKOS000283440, CS-W017867, FM70037, BS-11772, ST089413, SY008342, DB-043587, NS00025373, EN300-00017, F16054, Z56899056, F1625-0074

Application

2-(3-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid serves as a key building block in the synthesis of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its structural similarity to auxin-type compounds. Researchers utilize this compound in developing novel pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) analogs. The methylphenoxy moiety makes it valuable for studying structure-activity relationships in medicinal chemistry programs.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (88.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.8%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (88.9%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.8%)

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