2-(2-Carboxyethyl)benzoic acid
Also known as: 2-Carboxybenzenepropanoic acid, 2-Carboxyhydrocinnamic acid, 2-Carboxyphenylpropanoic acid, 3-(2-Carboxyphenyl)propionic acid, Bishomophthalic acid, o-Carboxyphenylpropionic acid, 2-(2-Carboxyethyl)benzoic acid
2-(2-Carboxyethyl)benzoic acid (CAS 776-79-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H10O4 and a molecular weight of 194.184 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 166-168ºC(lit.), a boiling point of 394.4±17.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 206.5±17.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H318 — Causes serious eye damage and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 776-79-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-2899-9
- Molecular Formula
- C10H10O4
- Molecular Weight
- 194.184 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 166-168ºC(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 394.4±17.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 206.5±17.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 194.057907 |
| PSA | 74.60000 |
| LogP | 1.51 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.585 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H318 — Causes serious eye damage
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2917399090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2917399090 aromatic polycarboxylic acids, 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 2-(2-Carboxyethyl)benzoic acid?
The CAS number of 2-(2-Carboxyethyl)benzoic acid is 776-79-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-(2-Carboxyethyl)benzoic acid?
2-(2-Carboxyethyl)benzoic acid has molecular formula C10H10O4 and molecular weight 194.184 g/mol.
Is 2-(2-Carboxyethyl)benzoic acid hazardous?
2-(2-Carboxyethyl)benzoic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H318 — Causes serious eye damage; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
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