Sodium phenyl acetate

Name: Sodium phenyl acetate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-037080

About Sodium phenyl acetate

Sodium phenyl acetate is a process intermediate or related compound of Escitalopram carrying the CAS registry number 114-70-5. With the molecular formula C8H7NaO2, it has a molar mass of 158.13 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is sodium 2-phenylacetate. It is also known as Phenylacetic Acid Sodium Salt or Sodium benzeneacetate.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Escitalopram, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sodium phenyl acetate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Escitalopram

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium phenyl acetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-037080
CAS Number	114-70-5
IUPAC name	sodium 2-phenylacetate
Molecular formula	C₈H₇NaO₂
Molecular weight	158.13 g/mol
Exact mass	158.0344
InChIKey	HZOREEUASZHZBI-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(=O)[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	23690424

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.1 Å²
Synonyms	Phenylacetic Acid Sodium Salt, Sodium benzeneacetate, Phenylacetate sodium salt, Benzeneacetic acid, sodium salt, Sodium phenylacetic acid, Acetic acid, phenyl-, sodium salt, Phenylessigsaure natrium-salz, Benzeneacetic acid, sodium salt (1:1), Sodium alpha-toluate, Monosodium 2-phenylacetate, Phenylessigsaure natriumsalz

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P354 + P338, P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium phenyl acetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium phenyl acetate is 114-70-5. It is also known as Phenylacetic Acid Sodium Salt, Sodium benzeneacetate, Phenylacetate sodium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium phenyl acetate?

Sodium phenyl acetate has the molecular formula C8H7NaO2 and a molecular weight of 158.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium 2-phenylacetate.

What is Sodium phenyl acetate used for?

Sodium phenyl acetate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Escitalopram. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium phenyl acetate can I order?

We supply Sodium phenyl acetate, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium phenyl acetate?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium phenyl acetate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium phenyl acetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium phenyl acetate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.