Benzeneacetic Acid

Benzeneacetic Acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Benzeneacetic 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 Benzeneacetic 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
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Benzeneacetic Acid
Benzeneacetic Acid

Uses

Benzeneacetic 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.

Benzeneacetic 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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