(2-Methylphenoxy)acetic acid

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The Acetic acid,2-(2-methylphenoxy)- is an organic compound with the formula C₉H₁₀O₃. The IUPAC name of this chemical is 2-(2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid. With the CAS registry number 1878-49-5, it is also named as 2-(2-methylphenoxy)acetic acid. The product's categories are Phenoxyacetic Acids and Alcohols (substituted); C9; Carbonyl Compounds; Carboxylic Acids. Besides, it is a white needle-like crystal, which should be stored in a closed cool and dry place.

Physical properties about Acetic acid,2-(2-methylphenoxy)- are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.80; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -0.46; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -1.81; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1.24; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (8)#H bond acceptors: 3; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (11)Polar Surface Area: 35.53 Å²; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.536; (13)Molar Refractivity: 43.95 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 140.8 cm³; (15)Polarizability: 17.42×10^-24cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 44.2 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.179 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 115.7 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 55.73 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 288.4 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 0.00109 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by o-tolyloxy-acetic acid methyl ester. This reaction will need reagent LiCl and solvent dimethylformamide. The reaction time is 22 hours by heating. The yield is about 90%.

Uses of Acetic acid,2-(2-methylphenoxy)-: it can be used to produce 4-amino-5-o-tolyloxymethyl-2,4-dihydro-[1,2,4]triazole-3-thione at temperature of 180 °C. The reaction time is 15 min. The yield is about 72%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable protective clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C(O)COc1ccccc1C