4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid
Also known as: 2-(4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl)acetic acid, 2-[4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]acetic acid, 4-(Carboxymethyl)benzyl alcohol, HO-PAM-LINKER, p-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid, [4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl]acetic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-
4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid (CAS 73401-74-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H10O3 and a molecular weight of 166.17 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 131-134 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 357.841ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.271g/cm3 and a flash point of 184.406ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 73401-74-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-17857-4
- Molecular Formula
- C9H10O3
- Molecular Weight
- 166.17 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 131-134 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 357.841ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.271g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 184.406ºC |
| Exact Mass | 166.06300 |
| PSA | 57.53000 |
| LogP | 0.80600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.585 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Zhou Bin, et al. Coupled peptide chain for dissolving insoluble polypeptide and its application in liquid phase chromatography separation and purification. China, CN105001307 A. 2015-10-28. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918199090 |
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| Summary | 2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid?
The CAS number of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid is 73401-74-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid?
4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid has molecular formula C9H10O3 and molecular weight 166.17 g/mol.
Is 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid hazardous?
4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid?
For 4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenylacetic acid, Upstream Products: 4-(Bromomethyl)phenylacetic acid; Downstream Products: methyl 2-(4-formylphenyl)acetate, Methyl 2-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)acetate, 2-(4-formylphenyl)acetic acid.
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