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Phenylacetic acid
Phenylacetic acid

Phenylacetic acid

Phenylacetic acid Specification

  • Purity
  • 99% minimum
  • Shelf Life
  • 2 years under proper storage conditions
  • Poisonous
  • NO
  • CAS No
  • 103-82-2
  • Ph Level
  • Neutral to slightly acidic in solution (~5-7)
  • Appearance
  • White crystalline powder
  • Density
  • 1.08 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
  • Molecular Formula
  • C8H8O2
  • Melting Point
  • 76 - 78°C
  • Taste
  • Acidic
  • Structural Formula
  • C6H5-CH2-COOH
  • Properties
  • Colorless to white crystalline solid with a honey-like smell and slightly acidic taste
  • Shape
  • Fine granules or crystalline flakes
  • Storage
  • Store in a cool dry place away from light and incompatible substances
  • Usage
  • Used in the manufacture of penicillin G perfumes and various organic compounds
  • HS Code
  • 29163400
  • Smell
  • Honey-like
  • Ingredients
  • Phenyl group (-C6H5) acetic acid (-CH2COOH)
  • EINECS No
  • 203-144-5
  • Grade
  • Industrial and pharmaceutical grade
  • Molecular Weight
  • 136.15 g/mol
  • Application
  • Synthetic intermediate for fragrances pharmaceuticals pesticides and dyes
  • Solubility
  • Slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether
  • Physical Form
  • Solid (crystalline powder)
 
 

About Phenylacetic acid



Phenylacetic acid is a versatile synthetic intermediate utilized in the production of fragrances, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and dyes. This solid substance, available in fine granules or crystalline flakes, presents a white crystalline powder appearance with a honey-like aroma and a slightly acidic taste. It is classified as industrial and pharmaceutical grade, boasting a purity level of 99% minimum. Phenylacetic acid possesses a neutral to slightly acidic pH level when dissolved, a melting point of 76 - 78C, and a density of 1.08 g/cm. With a shelf life of 2 years under suitable storage conditions, this compound is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and ether but only slightly soluble in water.

FAQs of Phenylacetic acid:


Q: Is Phenylacetic acid poisonous?

A: No, Phenylacetic acid is not poisonous.

Q: What is the primary application of Phenylacetic acid?

A: Phenylacetic acid is commonly used as a synthetic intermediate in the manufacturing of fragrances, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and dyes.

Q: How should Phenylacetic acid be stored?

A: Phenylacetic acid should be stored in a cool and dry place away from light and incompatible substances.

Q: What is the molecular formula of Phenylacetic acid?

A: The molecular formula of Phenylacetic acid is C8H8O2.

Q: What is the solubility of Phenylacetic acid?

A: Phenylacetic acid is slightly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.

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