Phenylacetic acid is an agent used as an adjunct to treat acute hyperammonemia and associated encephalopathy in adult and pediatric patients with deficiencies in enzymes of the urea cycle.
Phenylacetic Acid Background
Phenylacetic acid is an organic compound containing a phenyl functional group and a carboxylic acid functional group. It is a white solid with a disagreeable odor. Because it is used in the illicit production of phenylacetone (used in the manufacture of substituted amphetamines), it is subject to controls in countries including the United States and China. Sunflower Oil
Groups: Approved
Weight
Average: 136.1479
Monoisotopic: 136.0524295
Chemical Formula: C8H8O2
Phenylacetic Acid Synonyms
- .ALPHA.-TOLUIC ACID
- .OMEGA.-PHENYLACETIC ACID
- 2-PHENYLACETIC ACID
- ACETIC ACID, PHENYL-
- ANTINEOPLASTON AS 2-1 COMPONENT PHENYLACETIC ACID
- ANTINEOPLASTON AS2-1 COMPONENT PHENYLACETIC ACID
- ASTUGENAL COMPONENT PHENYLACETIC ACID
- benzeneacetic acid
- ω-phenylacetic acid