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BP1026

Phenylacetic acid

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

α-Toluic acid, α-Tolylic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, PAA

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.15
Beilstein:
1099647
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

~4 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 97 °C)

API family

tropicamide, benzylpenicillin, benzathine

form

crystalline

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

bp

265 °C (lit.)

mp

76-78 °C (lit.)

density

1.081 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC(=O)Cc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C8H8O2/c9-8(10)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H,6H2,(H,9,10)

InChI key

WLJVXDMOQOGPHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Phenylacetic acid BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

Unit quantity: 25 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

269.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

132 °C - closed cup


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