Title: N-Phenylglycine
CAS Registry Number: 103-01-5
Additional Names: Anilinoacetic acid
Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight: 151.16
Percent Composition: C 63.57%, H 6.00%, N 9.27%, O 21.17%
Line Formula: C6H5NHCH2COOH
Literature References: Prepd from aniline and chloroacetic acid: Curtius, J. Prakt. Chem. 38, 436 (1888); Thorpe, Wood, J. Chem. Soc. 103, 1606 (1913).
Properties: Crystals, mp 127-128°. pK (25°): 5.42. Moderately sol in water. Less sol in alc. Sparingly sol in ether. Forms water-sol salts with alkali hydroxides.
Melting point: mp 127-128°
pKa: pK (25°): 5.42
Derivative Type: Ethyl ester
Molecular Formula: C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight: 179.22
Percent Composition: C 67.02%, H 7.31%, N 7.82%, O 17.85%
Properties: Leaflets, mp 58°. Sol in alc, ether.
Melting point: mp 58°
Use: In the Heumann synthesis of indigo. |