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N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine

Also known as: N-(p-hydroxyphenyl)glycine, p-hydroxyphenylglycine, Glycin, p-hydroxyanilinoacetic acid, Photoglycine, HYDROXY-N-PHENYLGLYCINE, n-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-glycin

N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine (CAS 122-87-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H9NO3 and a molecular weight of 167.16200 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 248ºC, a boiling point of 446.3ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.411g/cm3 and a flash point of 223.7ºC. 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.
122-87-2
Jingsj CID
J-5234-6
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight
167.16200 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point248ºC
Boiling Point446.3ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.411g/cm3
Flash Point223.7ºC
Exact Mass167.05800
PSA69.56000
LogP0.96170
Vapor Pressure9.49E-09mmHg at 25°C
Storage Conditions-20°C

GHS Safety & Compliance

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

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. Luckose F, et al. Effects of amino acid derivatives on physical, mental, and physiological activities. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2015;55(13):1793-1144.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2922509090
Summary2922509090. other amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function. 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 N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine?

The CAS number of N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine is 122-87-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine?

N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine has molecular formula C8H9NO3 and molecular weight 167.16200 g/mol.

Is N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine hazardous?

N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine 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 N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine?

For N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)glycine, Upstream Products: Sodium glyoxylate, Phenol, Glyoxylic acid; Downstream Products: 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde, N-Boc-4-Hydroxyphenyl-DL-glycine, 4-Hydroxymandelic acid.

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