3-Phenylbutyric acid

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3-Phenylbutyric acid Structure
3-Phenylbutyric acid structure
Common Name 3-Phenylbutyric acid
CAS Number 4593-90-2 Molecular Weight 164.201
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 288.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H12O2 Melting Point 35-38 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 170.2±13.9 °C

 Use of 3-Phenylbutyric acid


3-Phenylbutyric acid is metabolized by initial oxidation of the benzene ring and by initial oxidation of the side chain. 3-Phenylbutyric acid can be used to isolate Rhodococcus rhodochrous PB1 from compost soil[1][2].

 Names

Name 3-phenylbutyric acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 3-Phenylbutyric acid Biological Activity

Description 3-Phenylbutyric acid is metabolized by initial oxidation of the benzene ring and by initial oxidation of the side chain. 3-Phenylbutyric acid can be used to isolate Rhodococcus rhodochrous PB1 from compost soil[1][2].
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References

[1]. Simoni S, et al. Enantioselective Metabolism of Chiral 3-Phenylbutyric Acid, an Intermediate of Linear Alkylbenzene Degradation, by Rhodococcus rhodochrous PB1. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1996 Mar;62(3):749-55.

[2]. Sariaslani FS, et al. Degradation of 3-phenylbutyric acid by Pseudomonas sp. J Bacteriol. 1982 Oct;152(1):411-21.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 288.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 35-38 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C10H12O2
Molecular Weight 164.201
Flash Point 170.2±13.9 °C
Exact Mass 164.083725
PSA 37.30000
LogP 2.19
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.531

 Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S22-S24/25
RIDADR 1325
WGK Germany 3
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 4.1
HS Code 2916399090

 Synthetic Route

 Customs

HS Code 2916399090
Summary 2916399090 other aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

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 Synonyms

b-Phenylbutyric acid
3-Phenylbutyric acid
MFCD00002725
(RS)-3-Phenylbutanoic acid
(/-)-3-phenylbutyric acid
Benzenepropanoic acid, β-methyl-
EINECS 224-987-4
RARECHEM AL BE 0683
b-Phenyl-n-butyric acid
β-Phenyl-n-butyric acid
β-Methylbenzenepropanoic acid
3-phenylbutyrate
3-Phenylbutanoic acid
b-methyl benzenepropanoic acid
b-Methylbenzenepropanoic acid
3-S-phenyl-1-butanoic acid