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m-TOLUIC ACID (3-methyl benzonic acid)

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m-TOLUIC ACID (3-methyl benzonic acid)
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m-TOLUIC ACID (3-methyl benzonic acid)

Cat. NoKC.1310216 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC8H8O2 CAS99-04-7 Molecular Weight136.15 g/mol
Package 500GM
Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger
Corrosive Corrosive Irritant Irritant

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

m-toluic acid has been reported in Triticum aestivum with data available.

  • Used primarily as an intermediate for the insect repellent DEET; About 1% used to make a plastic stabilizer; [OECD SIDS: m-Toluic acid - 2003]
Physical DescriptionM-toluic acid appears as white to yellowish crystals or mostly yellow flaky solid (with some white flakes). Has a floral-honey odor. (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point232 to 235 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point504 °F at 760 mmHg (sublimes) (NTP, 1992)
Density1.054 at 234 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubilityless than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure1 mmHg at 207 °F (NTP, 1992)
IUPAC Name3-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular FormulaC8H8O2
Molecular Weight136.15 g/mol
CAS99-04-7
SMILESCC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(=O)O
InChIKeyGPSDUZXPYCFOSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog NoKC.1310216
Pack sizes500GM
  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H318 Causes serious eye damage

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