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Atomfair 4-Methylbenzoylformic acid C9H8O3 CAS 7163-50-0

4-Methylbenzoylformic acid (CAS No. 7163-50-0) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C9H8O3and IUPAC name 2-(4-methylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid . This fine chemical is a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. The compound features a benzoylformic acid scaffold substituted with a methyl group at the para position, offering unique reactivity for nucleophilic additions and condensations. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure >98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. Suitable for research and industrial applications, it is packaged under inert conditions to guarantee…

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Description

4-Methylbenzoylformic acid (CAS No. 7163-50-0) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C9H8O3 and IUPAC name 2-(4-methylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid. This fine chemical is a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. The compound features a benzoylformic acid scaffold substituted with a methyl group at the para position, offering unique reactivity for nucleophilic additions and condensations. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure >98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. Suitable for research and industrial applications, it is packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability and longevity. Available in quantities ranging from grams to kilograms to meet your project needs.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 7163-50-0
  • Complexity: 190
  • IUPAC Name: 2-oxo-2-(p-tolyl)acetic acid
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O3/c1-6-2-4-7(5-3-6)8(10)9(11)12/h2-5H,1H3,(H,11,12)
  • InChI Key: UIIIPQVTXBPHTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 164.047344113
  • Molecular Formula: C9H8O3
  • Molecular Weight: 164.16
  • SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)C(=O)O
  • Topological: 54.4
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 164.047344113
  • Synonyms: 7163-50-0, 4-Methylbenzoylformic acid, para-Methylbenzoylformic acid, DTXSID40221873, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-methyl-alpha-oxo-, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-methyl-.alpha.-oxo-, DTXCID70144364, (4-Methylphenyl)(oxo)acetic acid, 2-(4-methylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid, 2-Oxo-2-(p-tolyl)acetic acid, 4-methylphenylglyoxylic acid, Benzeneacetic acid,4-methyl-a-oxo-, 2-oxo-2-p-tolylacetic acid, (4-Methylphenyl)glyoxylic acid, 2-Oxo-2-(p-tolyl)aceticacid, CHEMBL130324, SCHEMBL1104323, SCHEMBL4902368, SCHEMBL7218812, HAA16350, (4-Methylphenyl)(oxo)acetic acid #, AKOS001187932, NCGC00337841-01, BS-13596, DB-005513, CS-0213122, EN300-15169, F79841, AB01330068-02, Z118430526

Application

4-Methylbenzoylformic acid serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is utilized in the preparation of chiral auxiliaries and ligands for asymmetric catalysis. Researchers employ this compound in the development of novel heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity. Its keto-acid functionality makes it valuable for condensation reactions in material science applications.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

  • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

  • P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

  • Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
  • Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
  • STOT SE 3 (100%)

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  • Strictly prohibited: Resale, repackaging, or formulation into commercial products.
  • Not approved for human/animal use, diagnostics, or manufacturing (including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, or consumer goods).

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