Phenylacetic acid

• α -toluic acid
• Benzene acetic acid
• 2-phenyl- ethanoic acid

White, plate-like crystals

Fixed

1.09 g · cm -3 ( 77 ° C)

77 ° C.

266 ° C

1.33 hPa ( 97 ° C)

4.28

• Poorly in water ( 1.58 g · l-1 at 20 ° C)
• Well in ethanol, diethyl ether, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride

Attention

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Phenylacetic acid is a phenyl-substituted derivative of acetic acid. It is a white to off-white, fluffy powder. In the plant world, it acts as an auxin.

Representation and extraction

Phenylacetic acid can be prepared by acid hydrolysis of phenylacetonitrile.

Use

Phenylacetic acid is used in the preparation of fragrances, and as an additive in tobacco. In addition, it is required in the synthesis of penicillin. Because of its potential use in the synthesis of various amphetamines manufacture and the sale from a limit of 1000 g is notifiable.