2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid

Name: 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008252

About 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid, a carboxylic acid registered under CAS number 614-75-5. Formula C8H8O3, molecular weight 152.15 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid. Alternative names: 2-Hydroxybenzeneacetic acid and (2-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-008252
CAS Number	614-75-5
IUPAC name	2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₃
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0473
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	CCVYRRGZDBSHFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CC(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	11970

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	2-Hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, (2-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid, (o-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid, 2-(2'-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid, 2-HPAA, Benzeneacetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Acetic acid, (o-hydroxyphenyl)-, o-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid, alpha-hydroxy phenylacetic acid, (2R)-2-oxidanyl-2-phenyl-ethanoic acid, ortho-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid, o-Hydroxy phenylacetic 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-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid is 614-75-5. It is also known as 2-Hydroxybenzeneacetic acid, (2-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid, (o-Hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid?

2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid can I order?

We supply 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic 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-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic 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-Hydroxyphenylacetic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Hydroxyphenylacetic 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.