2-phenylpropanoic acid

2-Phenylpropanoic acid is a chemical compound consisting of a three-carbon chain with a carboxylic acid group (which makes it acidic) attached to one end, and a phenyl group (a ring-shaped structure) attached to the second carbon. Its molecular formula is C9H10O2. This structure gives it properties similar to other acids, and it can be found in some pharmaceuticals and chemical research. Its combination of aromatic (ring) and acidic components makes it useful in synthesizing various organic compounds and studying chemical reactions involving acids and aromatic groups.