Substance profile
4-CPA (ISO)
4-CPA (ISO) is prisms or needles from water.
01 · Identification
What 4-CPA (ISO) is
4-CPA (ISO) is prisms or needles from water. Its molecular formula is C8H7ClO3 and its molecular weight is 186.59 g/mol. It melts at 157 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for 4-CPA (ISO)
- 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
4-CPA (ISO) properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 156.5 °C (313.7 °F) | HSDB | |
| Solubility | In water, 957 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| Vapor pressure | 0.000318 mmHg | Haz-Map | |
| Odor threshold | Odorless | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.