Methoxyacetic acid, 97%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11419977	50 g	50g
11429977	250 g	250g
11409977	1000 g	1000g

Product Code. 11419977 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. B22917.18

Description

CAS: 625-45-6 | C3H6O3 | 90.078 g/mol

Methoxyacetic acid is used in zebrafish embryotoxicity test to evaluate chemical toxicity after exposure of the complete vertebrate embryo during embryogenesis. It is also used in industry as gelling, viscosity and stabilizer reagent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methoxyacetic acid is used in zebrafish embryotoxicity test to evaluate chemical toxicity after exposure of the complete vertebrate embryo during embryogenesis. It is also used in industry as gelling, viscosity and stabilizer reagent.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 625-45-6
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 90.078
• MDL Number: MFCD00004308
• InChI Key: RMIODHQZRUFFFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methoxyacetic acid, acetic acid, methoxy, methoxyethanoic acid, acetic acid, 2-methoxy, ch3och2cooh, methoxyacetlc acid, unii-f11t1h7q7w, methoxy acetic acid, methoxy-acetic acid, ccris 6518
• PubChem CID: 12251
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxyacetic acid
• SMILES: COCC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 8°C
• Density: 1.174
• pH: 1.6
• Boiling Point: 202°C to 204°C
• Flash Point: 114°C (237°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Linear Formula: CH₃OCH₂CO₂H
• Refractive Index: 1.4165
• Quantity: 50 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 635800
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 90.08
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methoxyacetic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methoxyacetic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H360FD-May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Methoxyacetic acid

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only