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Phenylacetic Acid

Item No. 18709

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • NSC 125718
  • Phenylethanoic Acid
  • α-Toluic Acid
Technical Information
Formal Name
benzeneacetic acid
CAS Number
103-82-2
Molecular Formula
C8H8O2
Formula Weight
136.2
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 1 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
SMILES
OC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)=O
InChi Code
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
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Phenylacetic acid (Item No. 18709) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a precursor in the synthesis of amphetamines.1 Phenylacetic acid is regulated as a List I chemical in the United States. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Aalberg, L., Andersson, K., Bertler, C., et al. Development of a harmonized method for the profiling of amphetamines. I. Synthesis of standards and compilation of analytical data. Forensic Sci. Int. 149(2-3), 219-229 (2005).