o-Toluic Acid, PurReagent >98.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C8H8O2
Molecular Weight:  136.15 g/mol
CAS Number: 118-90-1

Properties

Assay Purity >98%
B pt. 258-259 °C (lit.)
M pt. 102-104 °C (lit.)
Density 1.062 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) NA
Precautionary Statement  NA
GHS Pictogram
Signal word NA
HS Code 29362390
Flash point 148 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. Production of agrochemicals and pesticides. Manufacture of dyes pigments and specialty chemicals. Raw material for fragrance and flavor compounds. Research and laboratory reagent in organic chemistry.

Purpose
o-Toluic Acid is primarily used as a chemical intermediate for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals agrochemicals dyes fragrances and specialty chemicals.

General Description
o-Toluic Acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid consisting of a benzene ring with a methyl group and a carboxylic acid group in the ortho position. It appears as a pale-yellow solid and is an important intermediate in organic synthesis.