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Sigma-Aldrich

Phenylacetic acid

≥99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

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

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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
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901368
Flavis number:
8.038
NACRES:
NA.21

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

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General description

Phenylacetic acid is a volatile acid that is reported to occur in balsamic vinegar and cocoa powder.

Application


  • The Phenylacetic Acid Catabolic Pathway Regulates Antibiotic and Oxidative Stress Responses in Acinetobacter.: This study details the phenylacetic acid catabolic pathway in Acinetobacter and its regulatory roles in antibiotic resistance and oxidative stress response, highlighting its biochemical significance (Hooppaw et al., 2022).

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

269.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

132 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

易制毒化学品（2类）

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Solid?phase extraction method for determination of volatile compounds in traditional balsamic vinegar.
Duran Guerrero E, et al.
Journal of Separation Science, 31(16?17), 3030-3036 (2008)
Thin-layer high-vacuum distillation to isolate volatile flavour compounds of cocoa powder.
Krings U, et al.
European Food Research and Technology, 223(5), 675-675 (2006)
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