Phenylacetic Acid

C₈H₈O₂

IUPAC: 2-Phenylacetic acid

CAS: 103-82-2

Übersicht

Phenylacetic acid is an organic acid with a honey-like odor that is a precursor to penicillin G. It is a controlled chemical due to its use in amphetamine synthesis.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×8
5,9%
C
Carbon ×8
70,6%
O
Oxygen ×2
23,5%

Verwendung

  • • Penicillin G precursor
  • • Fragrance ingredient
  • • Flavoring agent

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Added to penicillin fermentation to direct biosynthesis toward penicillin G specifically

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Controlled precursor chemical

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(=O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
136,15 g/mol
Dichte
1,0810 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
76,5 °C
Siedepunkt
265,5 °C
Löslichkeit
16.6 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
136,0524
XLogP
1,4
TPSA
37,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
114,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phenylacetic Acid?
Phenylacetic Acid (C₈H₈O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Phenylacetic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Phenylacetic Acid?
Phenylacetic Acid has a molar mass of 136.15 g/mol.
What state is Phenylacetic Acid at room temperature?
Phenylacetic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Phenylacetic Acid organic or inorganic?
Phenylacetic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Phenylacetic Acid?
Phenylacetic Acid (C₈H₈O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).