Phenylacetic Acid Production Cost Reports

Phenylacetic Acid production cost report provides a comprehensive analysis and know-how for setting up a Phenylacetic Acid production plant. The study covers all the requisite aspects that one needs to know for the production of Phenylacetic Acid. This includes manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc.

Phenylacetic acid is an organic chemical compound that is mainly composed of eight carbon, eight hydrogen, and two oxygen atoms. It is a monocarboxylic acid that is derived from toluene, where one methyl group is replaced by a carboxylic group. It is a toxic chemical with a chemical formula C6H5CH2COOH. It is a white shiny compound that has a characteristic floral odor. It is a crystalline solid that has a sweet, honey-like flavor. It is a corrosive chemical with a melting and boiling point that can be measured around 76.7 °C and 265.5 °C, respectively. Its molecular weight is 136.15 g/mol.

It is a monocarboxylic acid that has functional characteristics similar to that of acetic acid. Its flash point is measured around 132 °C. It is slightly soluble in water. However, it is soluble in oils. Similarly, it is highly soluble in some of the chemical solvents, including carbon disulfide, ethyl ether, and ethanol.

The compound is soluble in solvents, including acetone, and is moderately soluble in chloroform. Its density is measured around 1.09 g/cm³ at 77 °C. Its autoignition temperature is measured around 543 °C. It decomposes when heated at high temperatures while emitting toxic fumes of carbon oxides.

It is a toxic chemical that emits acrid hazardous gases when exposed to fire. However, it has several applications in the chemical as well as pharmaceutical sectors. The compound is included in the preparation of certain drugs that are used for the treatment of specific conditions. It is utilized as an adjunct that helps in the treatment of acute hyperammonemia.

It is also associated with encephalopathy in adults. The chemical plays a vital role in treating pediatric patients with a deficiency of enzymes in the urea cycle. It is widely used to prepare penicillin G, its derivatives, and esters. The compound has other industrial applications and is used in the production of fungicides, lab reagents, and more. Additionally, it is used as a flavoring agent and an additive that is used in the preparation of synthetic perfumes.