CAS 118-90-1

2-Methylbenzoic acid

Description:

2-Methylbenzoic acid, also known as o-toluic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by a methyl group attached to the second carbon of a benzoic acid structure. Its molecular formula is C8H8O2, and it features a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) that imparts acidic properties. This compound typically appears as a white crystalline solid with a melting point that varies depending on purity. It is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. 2-Methylbenzoic acid is used in various applications, including as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other organic compounds. Its reactivity is influenced by the presence of the methyl group, which can affect the acidity and the overall chemical behavior of the molecule. Additionally, it can undergo typical reactions of carboxylic acids, such as esterification and decarboxylation, making it a versatile compound in organic synthesis. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this substance, as it may cause irritation to the skin and eyes.

Formula: C₈H₈O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=ZWLPBLYKEWSWPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)(=O)C1=C(C)C=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 2-Methylbenzoate
• 2-Methylbenzoic Acid/o-Toluic acid
• 2-Methylbenzoic acid
• Acide o-toluique
• Acido O-Toluico
• Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-
• Cadmium Bis(2-Methylbenzoate)
• Nsc 2193
• O-Tolylsaeure
• Ortho-Toluic Acid
• Orthotoluic Acid
• o-Methylbenzoic acid
• o-Toluylic acid
• o-Toluylsaure

o-Toluic Acid

CAS: 118-90-1

Formula: C₈H₈O₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Orange to Green powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 136.15

Ref: 3B-T0292

o-Toluic acid, 98+%

CAS: 118-90-1

o-Toluic acid is used for producing of fluorescent whitening agent ER33%, bensulfuronmethyl,o-tolunitrile,o-cyano-benzaldehyde and 3,5-dinitro-o-toluylamide etc.This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label inform

Formula: C₈H₈O₂

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: White to pale cream, crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 136.15

Ref: 02-A13856

O-Toluic Acid

CAS: 118-90-1

Formula: C₈H₈O₂

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 136.1479

Ref: IN-DA0035FR

o-Toluic acid, 10mM (in DMSO)

CAS: 118-90-1

o-Toluic acid, 10mM (in DMSO)

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 136.15g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP19298

Tolvaptan Impurity 52

CAS: 118-90-1

Formula: C₈H₈O₂

Molecular weight: 136.15

Ref: 4Z-T-6957

o-Toluic Acid-13C1(carboxyl-13C)

CAS: 118-90-1, 70838-82-3

Formula: CH₃C₆H₄₁₃COOH

Purity: 99 atom % 13C

Color and Shape: White Solid

Molecular weight: 548.25287

Ref: 3U-C5609

2-Methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 118-90-1

Formula: C₈H₈O₂

Purity: 97.0%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 136.15

Ref: 10-F242818

o-Toluic acid

CAS: 118-90-1

o-Toluic acid

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 136.14792g/mol

Ref: 54-OR923132

o-Toluic acid

CAS: 118-90-1

o-Toluic acid, also 2-methylbenzoic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid. It is a human xenobiotic metabolite.

Formula: C₈H₈O₂

Purity: 98.9%

Color and Shape: Physical Description Pale Yellow Crystals Or Off-White Flaky Solid (Ntp 1992)

Molecular weight: 136.15

Ref: TM-T8068

o-Toluic Acid

Controlled Product

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Applications o-Toluic acid is part of a group of Benzoic acid (B203900) derivatives that possess inhibitory activity against mushroom tyrosinases. o-Toluic acid is also used as a reagent to synthesize halogen-substituted benzoic acids (such as 2,4-Dichlorobenzoic acid [D431955]), which have potential muscle stimulating effects.
References Lu, R., et al.: J. Comput. Theor. Nano., 4, 1311 (2007); Huang, X., et al.: Food Chem., 94, 1 (2005)

Formula: C₈H₈O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 136.15

Ref: TR-T536120

o-Toluic acid

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o-Toluic acid is a chemical compound that can be used in analytical chemistry and coordination geometry. It has been shown to have anti-microbial activity and can be used to synthesize o-toluidine, which is an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. o-Toluic acid reacts with copper chloride and hydrochloric acid to form copper chloride, malonic acid, and hydrogen chloride. The addition of sodium carbonate leads to the formation of hydrogen carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and water. This reaction mechanism is evidence for coordination geometry as the mechanism for this reaction.

Formula: C₈H₈O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 136.15 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FT34624

o-Toluic Acid pure, 99.5%

CAS: 118-90-1

Formula: C₈H₈O₂

Purity: min. 99.5%

Color and Shape: White to off - white, Crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 136.15

Ref: SR-82897

o-Toluylic Acid-13C6

Controlled Product

CAS: 118-90-1

Formula: C₆C₂H₈O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 142.104

Ref: TR-T536124