W287806

Phenylacetic acid

≥99%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): α-Toluic acid, α-Tolylic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, PAA
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂CO₂H
• CAS Number: 103-82-2
• Molecular Weight: 136.15
• FEMA Number: 2878
• Beilstein: 1099647
• EC Number: 203-148-6
• Council of Europe no.: 672
• MDL number: MFCD00004313
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901368
• Flavis number: 8.038
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor density: ~4 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 97 °C)
• Assay: ≥99%
• bp: 265 °C (lit.)
• mp: 76-78 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.081 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: green; honey; floral; sweet
• 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

Description

General description

Phenylacetic acid is a volatile acid that is reported to occur in balsamic vinegar and cocoa powder.

Application

• The Phenylacetic Acid Catabolic Pathway Regulates Antibiotic and Oxidative Stress Responses in Acinetobacter.: This study details the phenylacetic acid catabolic pathway in Acinetobacter and its regulatory roles in antibiotic resistance and oxidative stress response, highlighting its biochemical significance (Hooppaw et al., 2022).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• 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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves