2-Acetylbenzoic acid, 98+%

Description

CAS: 577-56-0 | C9H8O3 | 164.16 g/mol

2-Acetylbenzoic acid is used as a component of hair dyes. It is used as an intermediate for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agrochemical and food industries.

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Applications
2-Acetylbenzoic acid is used as a component of hair dyes. It is used as an intermediate for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agrochemical and food industries.

Solubility
Soluble in Dichloromethane and Ethyl Acetate. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store at -20°C. Store away from oxidizing agents. Store in a cool, dry condition in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 577-56-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00002475
• InChI Key: QDAWXRKTSATEOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-acetylbenzoic acid, benzoic acid, 2-acetyl, 2-acetylbenzoicacid, acetophenone-2-carboxylic acid, 2-acetyl-benzoic acid, benzoic acid, acetyl, 3-hydroxy-3-methylphthalide, 2'-acetophenonecarboxylic acid, acetophenone-2'-carboxylic acid, methyl phenyl ketone-o-carboxylic acid
• PubChem CID: 68474
• IUPAC Name: 2-acetylbenzoic acid
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 115°C to 118°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 1210557
• Solubility Information: Soluble in Dichloromethane and Ethyl Acetate. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 164.16
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Acetylbenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	209-413-2
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only