4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid - ≥98% , CAS No.122-88-3

CAS: 122-88-3 Cat. No.: C102890 Formula: C8H7ClO3 Molecular Weight: 186.59 EC Number: 204-581-3
AVAILABLE TO ORDER
GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
4-CHLOROPHENOXYACETIC ACID | 4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid, BioReagent, plant cell culture tested, crystalline | A50588 | Tomato hold | Kyselina 4-chlorfenoxyoctova [Czech] | AC-10963 | Acetic acid, 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)- | AI3-30799 | AKOS000103793 | EINECS 2
Storage
Room temperature,Desiccated
Shipped In
Normal
★
Size
USA
Germany (EU)*
Price
Qty
100g
C102890-100g
1 In stock
—
$17.90
250g
C102890-250g
—
1 In stock
$32.90
500g
C102890-500g
—
1 In stock
$51.90
Enter a quantity for the sizes you want to add.
🧪
Why this grade

≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

🌡

Storage & shipping

Room temperature,Desiccated Ships Normal Check lot-specific COA for exact specifications.

📋

Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

📚

Literature proof

Cited in 20 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid is a herbicide. Degradation of 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid in aqueous medium by advanced electrochemical oxidation processes, using an undivided cell containing a Pt anode has been reported

4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid has been used in para-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (p-CPA) residue assay.

4-chlorophenoxy acetic acid (4-CPA), a chlorine derivative of phenoxyacetic acid (PA), is a plant growth regulator used as a herbicide.

Specifications

Synonyms
4-CHLOROPHENOXYACETIC ACID | 4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid, BioReagent, plant cell culture tested, crystalline | A50588 | Tomato hold | Kyselina 4-chlorfenoxyoctova [Czech] | AC-10963 | Acetic acid, 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)- | AI3-30799 | AKOS000103793 | EINECS 2
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
4-Chlorophenoxyacetic acid is a synthetic auxin, that is used to induce parthenocarpic ovary growth on flowers of wild type plants.
Storage
Room temperature,Desiccated
Shipped In
Normal
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/528760486
Canonical Smiles
C1=CC(=CC=C1OCC(=O)O)Cl
IUPAC Name
2-(4-chlorophenoxy)acetic acid
InChIKey
SODPIMGUZLOIPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C8H7ClO3/c9-6-1-3-7(4-2-6)12-5-8(10)11/h1-4H,5H2,(H,10,11)
Isomeric SMILES
C1=CC(=CC=C1OCC(=O)O)Cl
WGK Germany
1
Molecular Weight
186.59
Reaxy-Rn
1211804
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1211804&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Comprehensive hazard, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance document.

Download SDS →

✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Lot-specific quality data. Enter your lot number to retrieve the exact COA.

Look up COA →

📊 Datasheet

Quick-reference summary of product specifications and applications.

View datasheet →

🔬 Specification Sheet

Full quality attributes and acceptance criteria for this grade.

View spec sheet →

Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
SubclassPhenoxyacetic acid derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentChlorophenoxyacetates
Alternative Parents Phenoxy compounds  Phenol ethers  Chlorobenzenes  Alkyl aryl ethers  Aryl chlorides  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organochlorides  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents Chlorophenoxyacetate - Phenoxy compound - Phenol ether - Alkyl aryl ether - Chlorobenzene - Halobenzene - Aryl chloride - Aryl halide - Carboxylic acid derivative - Carboxylic acid - Ether - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Organooxygen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Organic oxide - Organochloride - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organohalogen compound - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as chlorophenoxyacetates. These are compounds containing a phenoxyacetate that carries one or more chlorine atoms on the benzene ring.
External Descriptors Auxins
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
Analytical Chart:

Find and download the COA for your product by matching the lot number on the packaging.

9 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
L2203301Certificate of AnalysisSep 01, 2026 C102890
L2203302Certificate of AnalysisSep 01, 2026 C102890
J2126339Certificate of AnalysisAug 11, 2025 C102890
J2016080Certificate of AnalysisAug 19, 2024 C102890
I2014104Certificate of AnalysisJul 12, 2024 C102890
D2524019Certificate of AnalysisSep 16, 2022 C102890
I2412109Certificate of AnalysisSep 16, 2022 C102890
L2203300Certificate of AnalysisSep 16, 2022 C102890
L2203303Certificate of AnalysisSep 16, 2022 C102890
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySolubility in Methanol almost transparency
SensitivityMoisture sensitive
Melt Point(°C)155-156°C
Molecular Weight186.590 g/mol
XLogP32.200
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass186.008 Da
Monoisotopic Mass186.008 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area46.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count12
Formal Charge0
Complexity152.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Documents & Articles
Citations of This Product
Solution Calculators
Reviews

Customer Reviews

Shall we send you a message when we have discounts available?

Remind me later

Thank you! Please check your email inbox to confirm.

Oops! Notifications are disabled.