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Phenylacetic Acid

Phenylacetic Acid

CAS Number: 103-82-2

Molecular Formula: C8H8O2

Purity: Phenylacetic Acid 99% purity

About Phenylacetic Acid

Phenylacetic acid (CAS 103-82-2) is a fundamental precursor in the synthesis of penicillin G and various high-purity fine chemicals, necessitating a Pharma/API purity of 99% to meet the rigorous quality standards of the North American pharmaceutical sector. Benzeneacetic acid has witnessed a surge in demand from US-bas...

Synonyms

  • phenylacetate
  • phenylacetic acid
  • phenylacetic acid, ammonium salt
  • phenylacetic acid, calcium salt
  • phenylacetic acid, cesium salt
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Phenylacetic Acid Specifications

CAS Number
103-82-2
Molecular Formula
C8H8O2
Molecular Weight
136.15 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-phenylacetic acid
Canonical SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(=O)O
InChI Key
WLJVXDMOQOGPHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c9-8(10)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H,6H2,(H,9,10)
HSN No
29163400
melting_point
76.7 °C
boiling_point
265.5 deg at 760 mm Hg
solubility
In water, 1.73X10+4 mg/L at 25 °C
density
1.091 at 77 °C/4 °C
logP
log Kow = 1.41
Molecular Weight
136.15 g/mol
Purity
Phenylacetic Acid 99% purity

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A critical organic intermediate used as a precursor in the synthesis of penicillin G, diclofenac, and various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient

A versatile aromatic compound utilized in the production of perfumes and food flavorings for its characteristic honey-like and floral scent

Organic Synthesis Building Block

A functionalized carboxylic acid used as a key precursor for the synthesis of chromones, isoflavones, and complex natural products like emethallicin E

Therapeutic Agent

A medicinal compound employed as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of acute hyperammonemia in patients with urea cycle enzyme deficiencies.

  1. phenylacetate
  2. phenylacetic acid
  3. phenylacetic acid, ammonium salt
  4. phenylacetic acid, calcium salt
  5. phenylacetic acid, cesium salt

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

US Availability

US Facility Inventory

Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

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TSCA status*

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EPA status*

California Prop 65*

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