o-Toluic acid, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 118-90-1
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00002477
• InChI Key: ZWLPBLYKEWSWPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-toluic acid, o-toluylic acid, orthotoluic acid, 2-toluic acid, toluic acid, benzoic acid, 2-methyl, o-methylbenzoic acid, 2-methyl-benzoic acid, benzoic acid, methyl, o-toluate
• PubChem CID: 8373
• ChEBI: CHEBI:36632
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylbenzoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O

• Melting Point: 103°C to 105°C
• Color: White to Yellow
• Density: 1.06
• Boiling Point: 258°C to 259°C
• Flash Point: 148°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98+%
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄CO₂H
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 09, 462
• Merck Index: 14, 9535
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: slightly soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and chloroform
• Formula Weight: 136.15
• Percent Purity: 98+%
• Physical Form: Needle-like Crystalline Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: o-Toluic acid, 98+%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• o-Toluic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only