3-(4-Fluorophenoxy)propionic acid Property

Melting point:

83-85 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

170-175 °C(Press: 55-60 Torr)

Density 

1.267±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

pka

4.82±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Solid

CAS DataBase Reference

1579-78-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

C,Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-26

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard Note 

Corrosive

HazardClass 

IRRITANT

HS Code 

2918999090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3-(4-Fluorophenoxy)propionic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

3-(4-Fluorophenoxy)propionic acid may be used as one of the reactants for the synthesis of 2,3-dihydro-6-fluoro-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one.

General Description

3-(4-Fluorophenoxy)propionic acid can be synthesized by employing 3-(4-fluorophenoxy)propanenitrile as a starting reagent.