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

Description

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 information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol and chloroform. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.

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 106°C
• Density: 1.06
• Boiling Point: 258°C to 259°C
• Flash Point: 148°C (298°F)
• Odor: Aromatic
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 1072103
• Merck Index: 14,9535
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol and chloroform. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 136.15
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: o-Toluic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• o-Toluic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• 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.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : o-Toluic acid

RUO – Research Use Only