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W287800

Phenylacetic acid

greener alternative

natural, ≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

α-Toluic acid, α-Tolylic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, PAA

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.15
FEMA Number:
2878
Council of Europe no.:
672c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.038
EC Number:
203-148-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1099647
Organoleptic:
green; honey; floral; sweet
Grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Product Name

Phenylacetic acid, natural, ≥99%, FG

InChI key

WLJVXDMOQOGPHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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)

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

vapor density

~4 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 97 °C)

assay

≥99%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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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

greener alternative category

organoleptic

green; honey; floral; sweet

Quality Level

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General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

269.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

132 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

易制毒化学品(2类)
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