phenylacetic acid

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. a white crystalline, aromatic acid, C 8 H 8 O 2 , used in the manufacture of penicillin and in perfumes.

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Etymology

Origin of phenylacetic acid

First recorded in 1875–80; phenyl + acetic acid

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phenylacetic acid

For the preparation of small quantities of phenylacetic acid, it is convenient to use the modified method given in the Notes.

From Organic Syntheses by James Bryant Conant

As the fraction which is returned to the second run of material contains a considerable portion of phenylacetic acid, the yield actually amounts to at least 80 per cent.

From Organic Syntheses by James Bryant Conant

The odor of phenylacetic acid is disagreeable and persistent.

From Organic Syntheses by James Bryant Conant

It is practically pure phenylacetic acid, m. p. 76-76.5'0; it amounts to 630 g.

From Organic Syntheses by James Bryant Conant

For most purposes, such as the preparation of phenylacetic acid or ester, the fraction boiling 135-140'0/38 mm. is perfectly satisfactory.

From Organic Syntheses by James Bryant Conant