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 | 400 ![]() |
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) |
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 | ![]() |
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 |