Question

Stoichiometric loading factor in reactive extraction

Answer 1

Phenylacetic acid, also known as benzeneacetic
acid (IUPAC Name: 2-phenylacetic acid), is an or-
ganic compound containing a phenyl ring and an
acidic functional group. It has a white scale-like
crystal appearance, and a honey-like odour at low
concentration. Phenylacetic acid is used as a precur-
sor in the production of penicillin G (as shown in
Fig. 1),1,2 β-lactam, and amphetamine. Due to mul-
tifunctional biological and medicinal activities of
phenylacetic acid, it is necessary to recover it from
the effluent streams.