Selecting 2-Phenoxybenzoic acid: role, specs and pitfalls in Industrial Chemicals
A lot of buyers assume 2-Phenoxybenzoic acid (CAS 2243-42-7) is a buy-and-it-works item. In Industrial Chemicals it almost never is. The compatibility rhythm and dosing usually decide the final result, so this page unpacks exactly those pieces.
Starting with the mechanism
Only in real use does it click; the crux is:Industrially, the value of 2-Phenoxybenzoic acid (CAS 2243-42-7) is rarely on the spec sheet — it is whether it stably meets your process window. In Industrial Chemicals, its purity, impurity profile and batch consistency usually matter more than a single 'assay' number, because what really moves the finished result is often the ignored impurities and physical properties. Comparable grades:
- 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol (CAS 91-10-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Methyl phenethyl ether (CAS 3558-60-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Rotundone (CAS 14765-30-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Ammonium bromide (CAS 12124-97-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Acetylsalicylic acid (CAS 50-78-2)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Acetic acid,sodium salt trihydrate (CAS 6131-90-4)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Albuterol sulfate (CAS 51022-70-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
Basic specifications
| Name | 2-Phenoxybenzoic acid |
|---|---|
| English name | 2-Phenoxybenzoic acid |
| CAS No. | 2243-42-7 |
| Formula | C13H10O3 |
| Molecular weight | 214.22 g/mol |
| Applications | Industrial Chemicals |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key physical data: molecular formula C13H10O3, molecular weight 214.22 g/mol, CAS 2243-42-7. These are published physical properties; purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Sourcing & incoming-inspection points
Most practically, the top item is: Define the end use and process window first, then work back to required purity and impurity limits — not the other way around.
Check compatibility with other materials in the system; run a trial when unsure.
Match packaging and feeding method to on-site equipment so the material is usable on arrival.
Retain samples of critical lots and run third-party checks; do not rely on the supplier COA alone.
Don't trip on these
- Comparing price but not impurity profile: same assay with different impurities can yield wildly different results.
- Skipping samples and scaling up: going straight to volume most often fails on compatibility.
- Ignoring transport and storage: most 'arrived-dead' cases trace back to loose handling.
Things we get asked a lot
Where is 2-Phenoxybenzoic acid mainly used?
Mostly in Industrial Chemicals-related processes and formulations; the exact use depends on the finished product and process requirements.
How do I judge whether the specification fits?
State the use, process window and critical limits so the supplier can recommend a grade; when unsure, validate with a trial first.
Which quality documents come with 2-Phenoxybenzoic acid?
A COA per batch, with MSDS / technical data sheet and third-party tests available on request; tell us at enquiry if a specific standard must be met.
Further reading
- Methyl phenethyl ether (CAS 3558-60-9)
- Rotundone (CAS 14765-30-1)
- Ammonium bromide (CAS 12124-97-9)
- Acetylsalicylic acid (CAS 50-78-2)
- Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7)
- Acetic acid,sodium salt trihydrate (CAS 6131-90-4)
See site search for 2-Phenoxybenzoic acid or browse the Organic Chemicals directory.
About supply & documents
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.
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Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.