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Phenylacetic acid, also known as α-toluylic acid, is a naturally occurring aromatic compound found in various fruits, plants, and essential oils. It is a white crystalline substance with a honey-like odor and is used as a perfume agent and food additive. Its pharmaceutical uses include the treatment of hyperammonemia for patients with urea cycle deficiencies and as a side chain precursor in the production of penicillin G. It also plays a role in the production of Camylofin, Bendazol, and Triafungin.

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  • 103-82-2 Structure
  • Basic information

    1. Product Name: Phenylacetic acid
    2. Synonyms: Phenylacetic acid,α-Tolylic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, PAA;Phenylacetic acid, 98.5%;Phenylacetic acid (PAA);TropicaMide Related CoMpound D;Fenylazijnzuur;Acetic acid, phenyl-;aceticacid,phenyl-;acidephenylacetique
    3. CAS NO:103-82-2
    4. Molecular Formula: C8H8O2
    5. Molecular Weight: 136.15
    6. EINECS: 203-148-6
    7. Product Categories: Building Blocks;C8;Carbonyl Compounds;Carboxylic Acids;Chemical Synthesis;Citrus aurantium (Seville orange);Nutrition Research;Organic Building Blocks;Phytochemicals by Plant (Food/Spice/Herb);API
    8. Mol File: 103-82-2.mol
  • Chemical Properties

    1. Melting Point: 76-78 °C(lit.)
    2. Boiling Point: 265 °C(lit.)
    3. Flash Point: 132°C
    4. Appearance: White crystals with a honey-like odour
    5. Density: 1.081 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
    6. Vapor Density: ~4 (vs air)
    7. Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg ( 97 °C)
    8. Refractive Index: 1.5120 (estimate)
    9. Storage Temp.: Store at RT.
    10. Solubility: N/A
    11. PKA: 4.28(at 18℃)
    12. Water Solubility: 15 g/L (20 ºC)
    13. Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
    14. Merck: 14,7268
    15. BRN: 1099647
    16. CAS DataBase Reference: Phenylacetic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
    17. NIST Chemistry Reference: Phenylacetic acid(103-82-2)
    18. EPA Substance Registry System: Phenylacetic acid(103-82-2)
  • Safety Data

    1. Hazard Codes: Xi
    2. Statements: 36/37/38
    3. Safety Statements: 26-36-37/39
    4. RIDADR: UN 3335
    5. WGK Germany: 1
    6. RTECS: AJ2430000
    7. F: 13
    8. TSCA: Yes
    9. HazardClass: N/A
    10. PackingGroup: N/A
    11. Hazardous Substances Data: 103-82-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

103-82-2 Usage

Uses

Phenylacetic acid is used as a flavoring agent for its sweet, floral, chocolate, honey, and tobacco taste characteristics at 30 ppm. It is also used as a strong fixative agent in the perfume industry, particularly in low-or-middle-level soap and cosmetics essences. It is commonly used in the synthesis of Diclofenac and its metabolite 4'-Hydroxydiclofenac.
Used in Flavor and Fragrance Industry:
Phenylacetic acid is used as a flavoring agent for its sweet, floral, chocolate, honey, and tobacco taste characteristics. It is also used as a strong fixative agent in perfumes, particularly in low-or-middle-level soap and cosmetics essences.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Phenylacetic acid is used in the treatment of hyperammonemia for patients with urea cycle deficiencies and as a side chain precursor in the production of penicillin G. It also plays a role in the production of Camylofin, Bendazol, and Triafungin.
Used in Chemical Synthesis:
Phenylacetic acid is used in the synthesis of Diclofenac (D436450) and its metabolite 4'-Hydroxydiclofenac (H825225), which is the principal human metabolite of Diclofenac.
Used in Food Industry:
Phenylacetic acid is a volatile aroma constituent of many foods, such as honey, and is added to fruit aromas to impart a sweet honey note. It is also used as a sweetener at low levels.
Used in Perfume Industry:
Phenylacetic acid is used as a strong fixative agent in perfumes, particularly in low-or-middle-level soap and cosmetics essences. It is also used in the confecting of substitutes for civetta with indole quinoline type and in acacia, sweet-scented osmanthus, rose, hosta, and other floral essences.
Used in Controlled Substances:
Because of its use in the production of phenylacetone, which is used to manufacture substituted amphetamines, including methamphetamine, phenylacetic acid is a controlled substance.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylacetic_acid https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/phenylacetic_acid http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1009911.html https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09269

Preparation

By the treatment of benzyl cyanide with dilute sulfuric acid and other processes.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 20, p. 440, 1955 DOI: 10.1021/jo01122a005Tetrahedron Letters, 26, p. 2027, 1985 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)94770-1

Flammability and Explosibility

Nonflammable

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes. An experimental teratogen. Combustible liquid. Used in production of drugs of abuse. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes

Metabolism

Phenylacetic acid is conjugated in man and the chimpanzee, but probably in no other species, with glutamine. In most other animals, except the hen, it behaves like benzoic acid, forming glycine and glucuronic acid conjugates. In the hen, it conjugates with ornithine, forming phenacetornithuric acid. Phenacetylglutamine and its addition compound with urea were isolated from human urine alter the administration of phenylacetic acid (Williams, 1959).

Purification Methods

Crystallise the acid from pet ether (b 40-60o), isopropyl alcohol, 50% aqueous EtOH or hot water (m 77.8-78.2o). Dry it in vacuo. It can be distilled under a vacuum. [Beilstein 9 II 294, 9 III 2169.]

Check Digit Verification of cas no

The CAS Registry Mumber 103-82-2 includes 6 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 3 digits, 1,0 and 3 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 8 and 2 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 103-82:
(5*1)+(4*0)+(3*3)+(2*8)+(1*2)=32
32 % 10 = 2
So 103-82-2 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
InChI:InChI=1/C8H8O2/c9-8(10)6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H,6H2,(H,9,10)

103-82-2SDS

SAFETY DATA SHEETS

According to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) - Sixth revised edition

Version: 1.0

Creation Date: Aug 19, 2017

Revision Date: Aug 19, 2017

1.Identification

1.1 GHS Product identifier

Product name phenylacetic acid

1.2 Other means of identification

Product number -
Other names Benzeneacetic acid

1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Identified uses For industry use only. Food additives -> Flavoring Agents
Uses advised against no data available

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103-82-2Relevant articles and documents

Synthesis, crystal structure of Co(II)(6-methoxybenzothiazole-2-carboxylate)2(DMF)2 and its application to carbonylation of benzyl chloride

Zhang, Bin,Li, Jianli,Chen, Wei,Wang, Yunxia,Shi, Zhen

, p. 111 - 114 (2010)

A new complex, Co(MBTC)2(DMF)2 (MBTC(6-methoxybenzothiazole-2-carboxylate, DMF=N,N-dimethylformamide), was synthesized in DMF solution and characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Using the cobalt complex as catalyst, phenylacetic acid was prepared by the carbonylation of benzyl chloride with carbon monoxide (0.1 MPa). The effects of solvents, phase transfer catalysts and temperature on the reactions were investigated. The yield of phenylacetic acid was higher than 90% in optimized condition.

Lanthanide-Promoted and Nickel Cyanide Catalyzed Carbonylation Reactions under Phase-Transfer Conditions

Amer, Ibrahim,Alper, Howard

, p. 927 - 930 (1989)

The nickel cyanide and phase transfer catalyzed carbonylation of benzyl chlorides is promoted by lanthanide salts .This simple reaction is sensitive to the concentration of the lanthanide compound, sodium hydroxide, quaternary ammonium salt, and nickel catalyst.The nature of the organic phase and phase transfer agent also influences the reaction rate.The acceleration of the reaction may be a consequence of coordination of a nickel cyanide nitrogen lone pair to the lanthanide salt.

Photoreactivity of 1-Pyrenylmethyl Esters. Dependence on the Structure of the Carboxylic Acid Moieties and the Nature of the Excited States

Iwamura, Michiko,Tokuda, Kazuko,Koga, Noboru,Iwamura, Hiizu

, p. 1729 - 1732 (1987)

While the photolysis of 1-pyrenylmethyl phenylacetates in methanol gave the original phenylacetic acids, irradation of the 1-naphthoate and 9-anthracenecarboxylate leads to the formation of the intramolecular exciplexes that are inert to the photolysis.The Φf and τf values of these esters have been determined.

Penicillin G amidase-catalysed hydrolysis of phenylacetic hydrazides on a solid phase: A new route to enzyme-cleavable linkers

Basso, Alessandra,Ebert, Cynthia,Gardossi, Lucia,Linda, Paolo,Phuong, Thao Tran,Zhu, Mingzhao,Wessjohann, Ludger

, p. 963 - 966 (2005)

A novel catalytic property of penicillin G amidase (PGA) is described. Unexpectedly, the enzyme can hydrolyse hydrazide bonds with good efficiency, and in solution the enzyme shows a selectivity that is similar to phenylacetamides. The hydrolysis of phenylacetic hydrazides releases hydrazine, but no inhibition due to the formation of such reactive compounds was observed. This novel catalytic property was assayed also on a solid phase as a pioneering route for the design of enzyme-cleavable linkers and masked scavengers for ketones. On a solid phase a phenylacetic hydrazide compound was chemically synthesised on PEGA1900 and PEGA+ (two co-polymers of acrylamide and ethylene glycol) and the efficiency of PGA in the release of phenylacetic acid depended on the diffusion of the protein inside the polymer. On PEGA+ the enzyme, as previously described, shows a good diffusion due to an improved electrostatic interaction with PGA thus achieving good hydrolytic conversions.

Microwave-assisted rapid hydrolysis and preparation of thioamides by Willgerodt-Kindler reaction

Matloubi Moghaddam,Ghaffarzadeh

, p. 317 - 321 (2001)

Aldehydes and aryl alkyl ketones were efficiently transformed to thioamides with the same number of carbon atoms via Willgerodt-Kindler reaction under microwave irradiation in solvent-free conditions. The thioamides obtained were hydrolyzed to corresponding carboxylic acids with microwave dielectric heating in one minute. Both reactions are very fast and the yields are excellent.

Copper-catalysed Reaction of Arylacetylenes with C,N-Diarylnitrones

Okuro, Kazumi,Enna, Masahiro,Miura, Masahiro,Nomura, Masakatsu

, p. 1107 - 1108 (1993)

Reaction of arylacetylenes with C,N-diarylnitrones is effectively catalysed by copper(I) iodide-dppe in the presence of potassium carbonate to give the corresponding 1-azabut-1-en-3-yne (iminopropyne) derivatives in good yield.

Preparation of Protein Conjugates via Homobifunctional Diselenoester Cross-Linker

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, p. 5796 - 5799 (2016)

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Permanganate Ion Oxidations. 14. Kinetics and Mechanism of the Oxidation of Aliphatic Aldehydes in Acid Media

Freeman, Fillmore,Lin, Doris K.,Moore, Gregory R.

, p. 56 - 59 (1982)

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Towards the rehabilitation of the Mathews' 'dry' hydrolysis reaction using microwave technology

Chemat, Farid

, p. 5555 - 5557 (2002)

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, (2021)

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