Phenylacetic acid
ALDRICH/W287806 - ≥99%, FCC, 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% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 300  |
| 400 |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)Cc1ccccc1 |
| vapor density | ~4 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 97 °C) |
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| General description: | Phenylacetic acid is a volatile acid that is reported to occur in balsamic vinegar and cocoa powder. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10 kg in poly drum |
| Packaging: | 25 kg in fiber drum |
).| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | UN 3335 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 269.6 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 132 °C |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 265 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 76-78 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.081 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2878 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |