Phenylacetic Acid

1. Product Overview
Phenylacetic Acid (PAA), C₆H₅CH₂COOH, is a high-purity organic intermediate essential for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and agrochemicals. Its primary industrial use lies in the production of semi-synthetic penicillins (e.g., penicillin G potassium) and strategic aroma chemicals. The key value proposition is its consistent reactivity and crystalline stability, enabling batch-to-batch reproducibility in regulated manufacturing. As a critical precursor in antibiotic supply chains and high-value ester synthesis, PAA is strategically indispensable for global health and specialty chemical markets.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Phenylacetic acid, CAS No. 103-82-2, molecular formula C₈H₈O₂

• Purity grade: ≥99.0% (GC) – technical/pharmaceutical intermediate grade

• Physical form: White to off-white crystalline flakes or powder

• Particle size: 10–40 mesh (standard); custom milling available on request

• Melting point: 76–78°C

• Bulk density: 0.55–0.65 g/cm³

• Packaging options: 25 kg multi-walled kraft paper bags with PE liner; 500 kg supersacks; IBC totes; customer-specified palletization

• Shelf life: 24 months when stored in original sealed packaging under dry, ambient conditions (below 40°C, away from strong oxidizers)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Pharmaceutical synthesis: Direct precursor for penicillin G potassium – outperforms alternative acyl donors in yield (≥92% molar conversion) and purity profile, reducing downstream purification steps.

• Flavor & fragrance industry: Key intermediate for phenylacetaldehyde, ethyl phenylacetate, and benzyl phenylacetate – delivers superior olfactory stability and heat resistance compared to synthetic blends.

• Agrochemicals: Building block for plant growth regulators (e.g., 3-indoleacetic acid analogs) – enables precise biological activity with lower residual byproducts than chloride-based routes.

• Polymer additives: Production of specialty plasticizers and epoxy curing agents – cost advantage of 12–18% over propionic acid derivatives in specific resin systems.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025-certified production with SPC-controlled crystallization; each lot validated by GC-FID and Karl Fischer moisture analysis (<0.3% H₂O).

• Supply reliability: Dual sourcing from three vertically integrated plants (Asia, Europe) with 2,000 MT annual dedicated capacity; safety stock maintained at ≥30 days of forecast demand.

• Logistics capability: Dangerous Goods Class 8 (corrosive solid) compliant packaging; door-to-door tracking via 20+ global warehousing hubs.

• Price competitiveness: Contract pricing anchored to benzene spot index + fixed conversion fee – eliminates volatility of finished product resellers.

• Sustainability: Recyclable packaging options; non-hazardous waste profiles under EU CLP; green chemistry process with >85% atom economy.

• Technical support: Full SDS, batch COA, method development assistance, and regulatory compliance dossiers (REACH, TSCA, China MEE) included.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 5 MT (trial); 20 MT (contract standard)

• BULK 20MT loading capacity: 20 MT per 20’ dry container (800 x 25 kg bags palletized) or 20 MT in 1,000 kg supersacks (20 units per 20’ container)

• Lead time: 15 days ex‑works; 30 days CIF major global ports

• Incoterms supported: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

• Payment terms: Letter of credit (L/C at sight) or net 30 days upon approved credit application for qualifying enterprises