Phenylacetic Acid (PAA)
CAS No.
103-82-2
IUPAC Name
2-Phenylacetic Acid
Molecular Formula
C₈H₈O₂
Molecular Weight:
136.15 g/mol
Chemical Class
Aromatic Carboxylic Acid
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline solid
Key Properties
White crystalline material
Characteristic strong odor
Molecular Formula
C₈H₈O₂
Molecular Weight
136.15 g/mol
Carboxylic acid functionality
Aromatic chemical intermediate
Applications
Pharma Intermediates and API Manufacturing
Fine & Specialty chemical manufacturing
Fragrance and aroma chemistry
Penicillin-related industrial chemistry