Phenoxyacetic acid
Also known as: Glycolic acid phenyl ether, O-Phenylglycolic acid, Phenoxyethanoic acid, Phenyl ether glycolic acid
Phenoxyacetic acid (CAS 122-59-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.147 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 98-100 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 285.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 115.1±13.3 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 122-59-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-32759-3
- Molecular Formula
- C8H8O3
- Molecular Weight
- 152.147 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 98-100 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 285.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 115.1±13.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 152.047348 |
| PSA | 46.53000 |
| LogP | 1.34 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.541 |
| Additional Property | 0.1-0.5 g/100 mL at 17 ºC |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918990090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918990090. 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 acid?
The CAS number of Phenoxyacetic acid is 122-59-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phenoxyacetic acid?
Phenoxyacetic acid has molecular formula C8H8O3 and molecular weight 152.147 g/mol.
Is Phenoxyacetic acid hazardous?
Phenoxyacetic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Phenoxyacetic acid?
For Phenoxyacetic acid, Upstream Products: Ethyl phenoxyacetate, 2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid, Chloroacetic acid; Downstream Products: 2'-Deoxy-N6-phenoxyacetyladenosine, 2-phenoxyacetohydrazide, Phenoxyacetonitrile.
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