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2-Benzylpropionic acid

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[Flash Point]

113
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish with water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.
[Inhalation]

Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

26 36
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing.
[Respirators]

Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Causes eye and skin irritation. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption.
[Solubility in water]

0.74 g/L (25 C)
[Melting Point]

37
[Boiling Point]

272
[Vapor Pressure]

0.0031 (25 C)
[Density]

1.065 g/cm3 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

4.69 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

2.19
[Heat Of Vaporization]

53.90 kJ/mol
[Product Name]

2-Benzylpropionic acid
[Synonyms]

(+/-)-a-Methylbenzenepropanoic acid
2-Benzylpropionic acid
2-Methyl-3-phenylpropanoic acid
a-Methyldihydrocinnamic acid
a-Methylhydrocinnamic acid
Propanoic acid, 2-(phenylmethyl)-
[CAS]

1009-67-2
[Formula]

C10H12O2
[Molecular Weight]

164.2
[Beilstein Reference]

2-09-00-00357
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Oxides of carbon.