2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid

Name: 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050764

About 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid

Listed under CAS 1878-84-8, 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid is a metabolite / degradant standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C8H8O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 168.15 g/mol. It is also known as (4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid or 4-Hydroxyphenoxyacetic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-050764
CAS Number	1878-84-8
IUPAC name	2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)acetic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₄
Molecular weight	168.15 g/mol
Exact mass	168.0423
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	PKGWLCZTTHWKIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1O)OCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	15881

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	66.8 Å²
Synonyms	(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid, 4-Hydroxyphenoxyacetic acid, 4-Hydroxypheoxyacetate, Acetic acid, (4-hydroxyphenoxy)-, Acetic acid, 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-, (4-Hydroxy-phenoxy)-acetic acid, Acetic acid, (p-hydroxyphenoxy)-, (4-hydroxyphenoxy) acetic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid is 1878-84-8. It is also known as (4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid, 4-Hydroxyphenoxyacetic acid, 4-Hydroxypheoxyacetate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid?

2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid has the molecular formula C8H8O4 and a molecular weight of 168.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)acetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid can I order?

We supply 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-(4-Hydroxyphenoxy)acetic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.