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W287800

Phenylacetic acid

greener alternative

natural, ≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

α-Toluic acid, α-Tolylic acid, Benzeneacetic acid, PAA

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
136.15
FEMA Number:
2878
Council of Europe no.:
672c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.038
EC Number:
203-148-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1099647
Organoleptic:
green; honey; floral; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

vapor density

~4 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 97 °C)

assay

≥99%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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Greener Alternative Product

bp

265 °C (lit.)

density

1.081 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

organoleptic

green; honey; floral; sweet

SMILES string

OC(=O)Cc1ccccc1

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

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".


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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

269.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

132 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

易制毒化学品(2类)

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W287800-1KG-K04061835539932
W287800-100G-K04061835516988
W287800-SAMPLE04061837517457
W287800-SAMPLE-K04061835509911