Description

m-Toluic Acid (CAS No. 99-04-7), also known as 3-methylbenzoic acid, is a high-purity aromatic carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C₈H₈O₂. This white to off-white crystalline solid is widely utilized in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and specialty chemical applications. With a melting point range of 108-112°C and boiling point of 263°C, it offers excellent stability for various reaction conditions. Our premium grade m-Toluic Acid is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC), low moisture content, and minimal impurities, making it ideal for sensitive research applications. Available in convenient packaging options from grams to kilograms, this product is stored under optimal conditions to guarantee consistent quality and performance.

Properties

• CAS Number: 99-04-7
• Complexity: 131
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-6)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)
• InChI Key: GPSDUZXPYCFOSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 136.052429494
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 136.15
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(=O)O
• Topological: 37.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 136.052429494
• Physical Description: M-toluic acid appears as white to yellowish crystals or mostly yellow flaky solid . Has a floral-honey odor.
• Boiling Point: 504 °F at 760 mmHg
• Melting Point: 232 to 235 °F
• Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F
• Density: 1.054 at 234 °F – Denser than water; will sink
• Vapor Pressure: 1 mmHg at 207 °F
• Synonyms: 3-Methylbenzoic acid, M-TOLUIC ACID, 99-04-7, m-Toluylic acid, 3-Toluic acid, Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-, meta-Toluic acid, m-Methylbenzoic acid, beta-Methylbenzoic acid, 1UA7K8EEXT, NSC 2214, EINECS 202-723-9, BRN 0970526, DTXSID1021617, CHEBI:10589, AI3-15626, META TOLUIC ACID, NSC-2214, M-TOLUIC ACID [MI], BENZOIC ACID,3-METHYL, DTXCID401617, mMethylbenzoate, metaToluic acid, mToluylic acid, 3toluic acid, mMethylbenzoic acid, 3Methylbenzoic acid, betaMethylbenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 3methyl, 202-723-9, inchi=1/c8h8o2/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-6)8(9)10/h2-5h,1h3,(h,9,10, 3-Methyl-Benzoic Acid, beta-Bethylbenzoic acid, 3-Methylbenzoic acid(Flakes or Chunks or Granular), beta-bethylbenzoate, 3-Methylbenzoicacid, CAS-99-04-7, M-ToluicAcidForSynthesis, UNII-1UA7K8EEXT, 3-toluic acid, zinc salt, 3-toluic acid, barium salt, 3-toluic acid, cadmium salt, meta-toluate, m-Toluylate, b-Bethylbenzoate, b-Methylbenzoate, 3-methyl-benzoate, beta-Methylbenzoate, OVV, 3-methylbenzic acid, b-Bethylbenzoic acid, b-Methylbenzoic acid, MFCD00002523, m-methyl-benzoic acid, meta-methylbenzoic acid, bmse000553, NCIOpen2_000993, SCHEMBL14406, CHEMBL67450, SCHEMBL127587, SCHEMBL548920, SCHEMBL753676, SCHEMBL3735378, SCHEMBL5465264, SCHEMBL7522303, SCHEMBL8729235, SCHEMBL8729236, NSC2214, Tox21_201591, Tox21_302796, SBB040526, STK397307, AKOS000120442, m-Toluic acid, ReagentPlus(R), 99%, NCGC00091271-01, NCGC00091271-02, NCGC00091271-03, NCGC00256583-01, NCGC00259140-01, AS-10810, HY-78571, CS-0008583, NS00009029, ST50213886, T0291, EN300-18413, C07211, D70873, m-Toluic acid, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%, AB-131/40222909, Q1241221, Z57913535, F2191-0114, 3-Methylbenzoic acid; m-Methylbenzoic acid; m-Toluylic acid; beta-Methylbenzoic acid, OW9

Application

m-Toluic Acid serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. It is commonly employed in the production of dyes, fragrances, and liquid crystal materials due to its aromatic carboxylic acid functionality. Researchers utilize this compound as a building block for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers. In organic chemistry, it acts as a precursor for esterification and amidation reactions. The compound also finds use in corrosion inhibitors and polymer modification applications.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (34.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H318 (39.3%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P305+P354+P338, P317, P330, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (34.3%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (39.3%)

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