Phenylacetic acid
ALDRICH/W287800 - natural, ≥99%, FG
Synonym: α-Toluic acid; α-Tolylic acid; Benzeneacetic acid; PAA
CAS Number: 103-82-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H8O2
Molecular Weight: 136.15
EC Number: 203-148-6
MDL Number: MFCD00004313
Linear Formula: C6H5CH2CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| bp | 265 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.081 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C8H8O2/c9-8(10)6-7-4-2 |
| InChI key | WLJVXDMOQOGPHL-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 76-78 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | green; honey; floral; sweet |
| Quality Level | 400 |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)Cc1ccccc1 |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor density | ~4 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 97 °C) |
