phenylacetic acid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of phenylacetic acid
First recorded in 1875–80; phenyl + acetic acid
Example Sentences
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The phenylacetic acid may also be made by boiling under a reflux condenser for eight to fifteen hours, without a stirrer, but this method is not nearly so satisfactory as that described in the procedure.
From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant
The reaction mixture is then poured into water, and the phenylacetic acid isolated in the usual manner.
From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant
There are numerous other ways in which phenylacetic acid has been formed, but none of them is of practical importance for its preparation.
From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant
These washings, on cooling, deposit a small amount of phenylacetic acid which is filtered off and added to the main portion of material.
From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant
The odor of phenylacetic acid is disagreeable and persistent.
From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant
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