(2-Methoxyphenoxy)acetic acid

CAS: 1878-85-9

Ref. 3D-FM34506

Product Information

• Name: (2-Methoxyphenoxy)acetic acid
• Synonyms: (2-Methoxyphenoxy)Acetate, (o-Methoxyphenoxy)acetic acid, 2-(2-Methoxyphenoxy)acetic acid, Acetic acid, (2-methoxyphenoxy)-, Acetic acid, (o-methoxyphenoxy)-, Acetic acid, 2-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-, Acide o-methoxyphenoxyacetique, Acide o-methoxyphenoxyacetique [French], Ai3-10575, Brn 1874501, Guaiacoxyacetic acid, Nsc 5165
• CAS: 1878-85-9

Description

2-Methoxyphenoxyacetic acid is an organic compound that is used as a plant growth regulator and insecticide. It belongs to the group of phenoxyacetic acids and has a molecular weight of 152.2 g/mol. The chemical formula for 2-methoxyphenoxyacetic acid is C8H10O3. This compound is used as a control agent in pest control, where it is applied to crops to prevent damage from insects and mites. 2-Methoxyphenoxyacetic acid can be synthesized by reacting 5-carboxyvanillic acid with methanol in the presence of an oxidizing agent such as potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. This chemical can also be prepared by oxidation of syringyl alcohols with chromium(VI) oxide in the presence of a reducing agent such as sodium bisulfite.
2-Methoxyphenoxyacetic acid can be detected

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 182.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-12-7-4-2-3-5-8(7)13-6-9(10)11/h2-5H,6H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=IHONYPFTXGQWAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccccc1OCC(=O)O