2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99%

Name: 2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008224

About 2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Acetylbenzoic acid, a carboxylic acid registered under CAS number 577-56-0 at a purity of 99%. Formula C9H8O3, molecular weight 164.16 g/mol. It is also known as 3-Hydroxy-3-methylphthalide or Acetophenone-2-carboxylic acid.

It is supplied as white to light yellow powder or crystals. Reported physical data include a melting point of 116-120 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g and 100 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008224
CAS Number	577-56-0
IUPAC name	2-acetylbenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₉H₈O₃
Molecular weight	164.16 g/mol
Exact mass	164.0473
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29319000
InChIKey	QDAWXRKTSATEOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O
PubChem CID	68474

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to light yellow powder or crystals
Melting point	116-120 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	54.4 Å²
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-3-methylphthalide, Acetophenone-2-carboxylic acid, Benzoic acid, 2-acetyl-, 2-acetylbenzoate, o-Acetylbenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, acetyl-, 2-AcetYl-Benzoic Acid, 2-Acetylbenzoicacid, 2'-Acetophenonecarboxylic Acid, o-acetyl-benzoic acid, 2- acetylbenzoic acid, 2-acetyl benzoic 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-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99% is 577-56-0. It is also known as 3-Hydroxy-3-methylphthalide, Acetophenone-2-carboxylic acid, Benzoic acid, 2-acetyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99%?

2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99% has the molecular formula C9H8O3 and a molecular weight of 164.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-acetylbenzoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99% can I order?

We supply 2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99% in (99%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99% 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-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 99% 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.