2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98%

Name: 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008263

About 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98%

2-Phenyl butyric acid is a carboxylic acid (Puriss grade) carrying the CAS registry number 90-27-7 with a typical assay of 98%. Its molecular formula is C10H12O2 and its molecular weight is 164.2 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-phenylbutanoic acid. Alternative names: 2-Phenylbutyric acid and a-Ethylphenylacetic acid.

In its supplied form it is white to colourless powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 39-42 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, 500 g and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008263
CAS Number	90-27-7
IUPAC name	2-phenylbutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₂O₂
Molecular weight	164.2 g/mol
Exact mass	164.0837
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29163990
InChIKey	OFJWFSNDPCAWDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(C1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	7012

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to colourless powder or crystals
Melting point	39-42 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	2-Phenylbutyric acid, a-Ethylphenylacetic acid, (±)-2-Phenylbutyric acid, alpha-Ethylphenylacetic acid, Butyric acid, 2-phenyl-, alpha-Phenylbutyric acid, Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-ethyl-, alpha-Phenyl butyric acid, Benzeneacetic acid, .alpha.-ethyl-, 2-Ethyl-2-phenylacetic Acid, (+/-)-2-Phenylbutyric acid, a-Phenylbutyrate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P264, P270, P301 + P317, P330, P501

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 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98% is 90-27-7. It is also known as 2-Phenylbutyric acid, a-Ethylphenylacetic acid, (±)-2-Phenylbutyric acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98%?

2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98% has the molecular formula C10H12O2 and a molecular weight of 164.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-phenylbutanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98% can I order?

We supply 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98% in Puriss (98%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98% 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 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Phenyl butyric acid, 98% 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.