2-Benzylpropionic acid

CAS NO.：1009-67-2
Empirical Formula: C10H12O2
Molecular Weight: 164.2
MDL number: MFCD00192301
EINECS: 201-982-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:03:23

What is 2-Benzylpropionic acid?

Chemical properties

white to light yellow crystalline powder or

The Uses of 2-Benzylpropionic acid

α-Methylhydrocinnamic acid is suitable for use in the comparative study to investigate the γ-globin inducibility of short-chain fatty acid derivatives (SCFADs) in mice. 1 It may be used as a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor in the comparative study to investigate the EGFP-induction potency of a number of HDAC inhibitors. 2 It may be used in the study to investigate the selectivity of the sensor based on imprinted poly( o -phenylenediamine) (iPoPD).

The Uses of 2-Benzylpropionic acid

α-Methylhydrocinnamic acid is suitable for use in the comparative study to investigate the γ-globin inducibility of short-chain fatty acid derivatives (SCFADs) in mice. It may be used as a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor in the comparative study to investigate the EGFP-induction potency of a number of HDAC inhibitors. It may be used in the study to investigate the selectivity of the sensor based on imprinted poly(o-phenylenediamine) (iPoPD).

General Description

α-Methylhydrocinnamic acid (2-methyl-3-phenylpropionic acid, 2-benzylpropionic acid) is a cinnamic acid derivative. Its synthesis by the asymmetric hydrogenation of α-methylcinnamic acid has been reported. α-Methylhydrocinnamic acid, a short chain fatty acid derivative (SCFAD), has been reported to correct the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (ΔF508-CFTR) defect. Conformational studies of 2-methyl-3-phenylpropionic acid has been investigated by NMR spectroscopy. The enantiomers of 2-benzylpropionic acid has been reported to be synthesized using a lipase-catalyzed resolution. (S) (+)-2-methyl-3-phenylpropionic acid participates in the synthesis of optically active (R)-5-methyl-6-phenylhexanoyl azide. L-2-Methyl-3.phenylpropionic acid has been reported to be an inhibitor of carboxypeptidase A. Polymer-supported “Evans” oxazolidinone mediated solid phase asymmetric has been employed in the synthesis of (S)-2-methyl-3-phenylpropionic acid.

Properties of 2-Benzylpropionic acid

Melting point:	39-41 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	167-168 °C23 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.065 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	1.5155 (estimate)
Flash point:	>230 °F
pka	4.69±0.10(Predicted)
form	Crystalline Powder or Crystals
color	White to light yellow
InChI	InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-8(10(11)12)7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6,8H,7H2,1H3,(H,11,12)

Safety information for 2-Benzylpropionic acid

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.