Description

Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid (CAS: 94050-90-5) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₁₀O₄. This chiral carboxylic acid is widely utilized in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agrochemical research due to its role as a key intermediate in synthesis. Available as a white to off-white crystalline powder, it exhibits excellent solubility in polar organic solvents such as ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Our product is rigorously tested for purity (>98% by HPLC) and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive applications. Ideal for researchers and industrial scientists seeking a premium-grade building block for enantioselective reactions or bioactive molecule development.

Properties

• CAS Number: 94050-90-5
• Complexity: 172
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-6(9(11)12)13-8-4-2-7(10)3-5-8/h2-6,10H,1H3,(H,11,12)/t6-/m1/s1
• InChI Key: AQIHDXGKQHFBNW-ZCFIWIBFSA-N
• Exact Mass: 182.05790880
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O4
• Molecular Weight: 182.17
• SMILES: C[C@H](C(=O)O)OC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
• Topological: 66.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 182.05790880
• Synonyms: 94050-90-5, (R)-(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, (R)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propanoic acid, Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, (2R)-2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propanoic acid, Radianskin PW LS, (R)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, Propanoic acid, 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-, (2R)-, WSI8A5QG10, d-2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, (R)-2-(p-hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, Propanoic acid, 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-, (R)-, DTXSID20240360, EC 407-960-3, (+)-2-(4-HYDROXYPHENOXY)PROPIONIC ACID, DTXCID20162851, HYDROXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID [INCI], (R)-(+-)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, 407-960-3, MFCD00274088, (+/-)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, UNII-WSI8A5QG10, (R)-(+/-)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, SCHEMBL637870, CS-WAA0110, BCP14311, AKOS015856485, AE F096918, CS-W016000, FH60115, (R)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propanoicacid, (R)-2-(p-hydroxyphenoxy)-propionic acid, AS-16010, (R)-(+)-2-(Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, r-(+)-2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, H0937, NS00008940, EN300-301901, F11282, (R)-(+)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)propionic acid, 98%, Q27292804

Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of chiral pharmaceuticals, particularly herbicides and anti-inflammatory agents. Its enantiopure form is critical for developing optically active compounds in agrochemical formulations. In cosmetic science, it functions as a skin-conditioning agent (INCI-listed) due to its mild exfoliating and moisturizing properties. Researchers also leverage its phenolic moiety for designing novel antioxidants and UV stabilizers.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P264+P265, P280, P305+P354+P338, and P317

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Eye Dam. 1 (100%)

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