Phenylacetic acid
[CAS# 103-82-2]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Carboxylic compounds and derivatives >> Cyclic carboxylic acid
• Name: Phenylacetic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Phenylacetic acid; alpha-Toluic acid; Benzeneacetic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 136.15
• CAS Registry Number: 103-82-2
• EC Number: 203-148-6
• FEMA: 2878

Properties

• Density: 1.081
• Melting point: 75-78 ºC
• Boiling point: 265 ºC
• Flash point: 132 ºC
• Water solubility: 15 g/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332