Phenylacetic acid CAS number: 103-82-2
Application areas: pesticides, pharmaceuticals and other industries.
Product indicators: Phenylacetic acid content (liquid phase) ≥99.00%
Water ≤0.80%
Appearance: white flaky crystals.
Application:
Phenylacetic acid is an intermediate in organic synthesis of medicines, pesticides, spices, etc. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used in the production of drugs such as penicillin and dimethoate. Phenylacetic acid is chlorinated and esterified to obtain α-chlorophenylethyl acetate, which is used in the production of fenfensan and ethylfenfensan, both of which are broad-spectrum organophosphorus insecticides. Phenylacetic acid itself is also a pesticide plant growth hormone. Phenylacetic acid is widely found in grapes, strawberries, cocoa, green tea, honey, etc. Phenylacetic acid has a sweet honey flavor at low concentrations and still has a sweet taste below 1ppm. It is an important flavor ingredient. Phenylacetic acid also has a strong bactericidal effect.
