Phenylacetic Acid

C₈H₈O₂

IUPAC: 2-Phenylacetic acid

CAS: 103-82-2

अवलोकन

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.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 8 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

C
70.6%
O
23.5%

उपयोग

  • Penicillin G precursor
  • Fragrance ingredient
  • Flavoring agent

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Controlled precursor chemical

Structure

SMILES

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

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
136.15 g/mol
घनत्व
1.0810 g/cm³
गलनांक
76.5 °C
क्वथनांक
265.5 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

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).