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CAS 122-59-8

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CAS 122-59-8PubChem CID 19188

Phenoxyacetic Acid

Phenoxyacetic acid is a monocarboxylic acid that is the O-phenyl derivative of glycolic acid. A metabolite of 2-phenoxyethanol, it is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, fungicides and dyes. It has a role as a plant growth retardant, an allergen, an Aspergillus metabolite and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid and an aromatic ether. It is functionally related to a glycolic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a phenoxyacetate. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-phenoxyacetic acid
Molecular formula
C8H8O3
Molecular weight
152.15 g/mol
Exact mass
152.047344113 Da
XLogP3
1.3
Topological polar surface area
46.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Phenoxyethanoic acidGlycolic acid phenyl ethero-Phenylglycolic acidPhenyl ether glycolic acidGlycol acid phenyl etherGlycollic acid phenyl etherFEMA No. 2872CHEBI:8075
16 more reported names
NSC-9810POA cpdRefChem:929029204-556-7Acetic acid, phenoxy-Phenoxy acetic acidAcetic acid, 2-phenoxy-PhenoxyacetateAcide phenoxyacetiqueGlycolic acid, phenyl etherPhenylglycolic acid, O-2-phenoxy-acetic acidAcide phenoxyacetique [French]PhenoxyessigsaeureNSC 9810POA
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Exact identifier match19188

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  • First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 2.5% (5 of 198) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H302 (93.4%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H315 (96.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (97%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (89.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 198 reports by companies from 13 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 5 of 198 reports by companies.; There are 12 notifications provided by 193 of 198 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

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