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3-Phenylbutyric acid

98%

Synonym(s):

(±)-3-Phenylbutyric acid, (±)-β-Methylhydrocinnamic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(C6H5)CH2COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.20
Beilstein:
2044322
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

solid

bp

170-172 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

35-38 °C (lit.)

density

1.515 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(CC(O)=O)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C10H12O2/c1-8(7-10(11)12)9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6,8H,7H2,1H3,(H,11,12)

InChI key

ZZEWMYILWXCRHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

3-Phenylbutyric acid is a metabolite of the oxidation of sec-octylbenzene.

Application

3-Phenylbutyric acid is used to isolate Rhodococcus rhodochrous PB1 from compost soil.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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