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Phenoxyacetic anhydride

Also known as: 2-Phenoxyacetic anhydride, Bis(phenoxyacetic)anhydride, acetic acid, 2-phenoxy-, 1,1'-anhydride, (2-phenoxyacetyl) 2-phenoxyacetate, MFCD00059681, NSC 259934

Phenoxyacetic anhydride (CAS 14316-61-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C16H14O5 and a molecular weight of 286.27900 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 70-74ºC, a boiling point of 427.8ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.234g/cm3 and a flash point of 190ºC. 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.
14316-61-1
Jingsj CID
J-29203-5
Molecular Formula
C16H14O5
Molecular Weight
286.27900 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point70-74ºC
Boiling Point427.8ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.234g/cm3
Flash Point190ºC
Exact Mass286.08400
PSA61.83000
LogP2.21420
Vapor Pressure1.59E-07mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.558

GHS Safety & Compliance

IrritantSignal word: Warning
  • H315 — Causes skin irritation
  • H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918990090
Summary2918990090. other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Phenoxyacetic anhydride?

The CAS number of Phenoxyacetic anhydride is 14316-61-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phenoxyacetic anhydride?

Phenoxyacetic anhydride has molecular formula C16H14O5 and molecular weight 286.27900 g/mol.

Is Phenoxyacetic anhydride hazardous?

Phenoxyacetic anhydride 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 Phenoxyacetic anhydride?

For Phenoxyacetic anhydride, Upstream Products: Phenoxyacetic acid, Sodium phenoxyacetate, Phenoxyacetyl chloride; Downstream Products: 2-Phenoxyacetamide.

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