Methyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate
4-氯-2-甲基苯氧基乙酸甲酯
Also known as: MCPA methyl ester, MCPA-methyl, Methyl 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetate, methyl 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate, methyl 4-chloro-o-tolyloxyacetate, ACETIC ACID, ((4-CHLORO-o-TOLYL)OXY)-, METHYL ESTER, EINECS 219-430-7, MFCD00055259
Methyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate (CAS 2436-73-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H11ClO3 and a molecular weight of 214.645 g/mol. It is also known as MCPA methyl ester, MCPA-methyl and Methyl 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetate. Key properties include a melting point of 18 °C, a boiling point of 284.0±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 115.1±22.2 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H312 — Harmful in contact with skin and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 2436-73-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-30748-2
- Molecular Formula
- C10H11ClO3
- Chinese Name
- 4-氯-2-甲基苯氧基乙酸甲酯
- Molecular Weight
- 214.645 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 18 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 284.0±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 115.1±22.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 214.039673 |
| PSA | 35.53000 |
| LogP | 2.56 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.515 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
- H410 — Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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 Methyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate?
The CAS number of Methyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate is 2436-73-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate?
Methyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate has molecular formula C10H11ClO3 and molecular weight 214.645 g/mol.
Is Methyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate hazardous?
Methyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)acetate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.
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