4-Phenylbutyric acid, 99%

Description

CAS: 1821-12-1 | C10H12O2 | 164.204 g/mol

4-Phenylbutyric acid is used as a chemical chaperone involved in protein-folding disorders. It is involved in the synthesis of dyes and an active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate.

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Applications
4-Phenylbutyric acid is used as a chemical chaperone involved in protein-folding disorders. It is involved in the synthesis of dyes and an active pharmaceutical ingredient intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol.

Notes
Styrene-DVB; Strongly basic gel type resin.Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1821-12-1
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.204
• MDL Number: MFCD00004403
• InChI Key: OBKXEAXTFZPCHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-phenylbutyric acid, benzenebutanoic acid, benzenebutyric acid, phenylbutyrate, gamma-phenylbutyric acid, omega-phenylbutanoic acid, phenylbutyric acid, 4-phenylbutyrate, butyric acid, 4-phenyl, 4-phenyl-n-butyric acid
• PubChem CID: 4775
• ChEBI: CHEBI:41500
• IUPAC Name: 4-phenylbutanoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCCC(=O)O

• Melting Point: 49°C to 53°C
• Boiling Point: 165°C (10 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 638180
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and methanol.
• Formula Weight: 164.2
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Phenylbutyric acid

Safety and Handling

missing translation for 'healthHazard1'	Warning
missing translation for 'healthHazard2'	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
missing translation for 'healthHazard3'	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	217-341-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only