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
• 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.

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
• Flash Point(C): 132 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves