ω-phenylacetic Acid
ω-phenylacetic Acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
ω-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.
| Trade Name | ω-phenylacetic Acid |
| Generic | Phenylacetic acid |
| Phenylacetic acid Other Names | benzeneacetic acid, ω-phenylacetic acid |
| Type | |
| Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Weight | Average: 136.1479 Monoisotopic: 136.0524295 |
| Groups | Approved |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
ω-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.
For use as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of acute hyperammonemia and associated encephalopathy in patients with deficiencies in enzymes of the urea cycle.
ω-phenylacetic Acid is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Hyperammonaemia
Toxicity
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 2250 mg/kg [Mouse].
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Volume of Distribution
19.2 ± 3.3 L.
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