DL-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid
Also known as: DL-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, Methoxy(phenyl)acetic acid, (±)-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, 2-Methoxy-2-phenylacetic acid, α-Methoxybenzeneacetic acid, α-methoxy-α-phenylacetic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, α-methoxy-, MOPA, DL-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, NSC 5665
DL-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid (CAS 7021-09-2) 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 166.174 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 68-72ºC, a boiling point of 283.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 116.1±15.3 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 7021-09-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-23201-9
- Molecular Formula
- C9H10O3
- Molecular Weight
- 166.174 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 68-72ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 283.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 116.1±15.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 166.062988 |
| PSA | 46.53000 |
| LogP | 1.29 |
| Appearance | crystalline | white |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.535 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of DL-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid?
The CAS number of DL-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid is 7021-09-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid?
DL-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid has molecular formula C9H10O3 and molecular weight 166.174 g/mol.
Is DL-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid hazardous?
DL-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of DL-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid?
For DL-α-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, Upstream Products: (R)-(-)-Mandelic acid, Dimethyl sulfate, 2-Bromo-2-phenylacetic acid; Downstream Products: (R)-(-)-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, (S)-(+)-alpha-Methoxyphenylacetic acid, (R)-(-)-2-Methoxy-2-phenylethanol.
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