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(2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid

Also known as: (2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid, 2-Methylphenoxyacetic acid, o-Tolyloxyacetic acid, o-Cresoxyacetic acid, 2-(o-Tolyloxy)acetic acid, 2-(2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid, Acetic acid, (2-methylphenoxy)-, 2-(2-methylphenoxy)ethanoic acid, o-Methylphenoxyacetic acid, 2-methylphenyloxyacetic acid, o-Toloxyacetic acid

(2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid (CAS 1878-49-5) 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 155-157 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 288.4±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 115.7±13.9 °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.
1878-49-5
Jingsj CID
J-30944-4
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight
166.174 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point155-157 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point288.4±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point115.7±13.9 °C
Exact Mass166.062988
PSA46.53000
LogP1.80
Vapor Pressure0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.537

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 (2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid?

The CAS number of (2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid is 1878-49-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid?

(2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid has molecular formula C9H10O3 and molecular weight 166.174 g/mol.

Is (2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid hazardous?

(2-Methylphenoxy)acetic 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 (2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid?

For (2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid, Upstream Products: 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, o-Cresol, Chloroacetic acid; Downstream Products: 2-(2-Methylphenoxy)acetonitrile, 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, (2-Chloro-6-methylphenoxy)acetic acid.

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