| Identification | More | [Name]
o-Toluic acid | [CAS]
118-90-1 | [Synonyms]
2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID
2-TOLUIC ACID
AKOS BBS-00003722
METHYLBENZOIC(O-) ACID
o-Methylbenzoate
O-METHYLBENZOIC ACID
ORTHO-TOLUIC ACID
O-TOLUIC ACID
O-TOLUYLIC ACID
RARECHEM AL BO 0033
2-methyl-benzoicaci
Benzoicacid,2-methyl-
o-toluic
2-Methylbenzoic Acid/o-Toluic acid
o-Totuic acid
O-ToluicAcidForSynthesis
2-ToluicAcid98+%
o-Toluic acid, 98+%
ORTHO-TOLUIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS
o-Toluic acid118-90-1 | [EINECS(EC#)]
204-284-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C8H8O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00002477 | [Molecular Weight]
136.15 | [MOL File]
118-90-1.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
White crystals. Slightly soluble in water;
soluble in alcohol and chloroform. Combustible. | [Melting point ]
102-104 °C (lit.) | [Boiling point ]
258-259 °C (lit.) | [density ]
1.062 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [refractive index ]
1.512 | [Fp ]
148 °C
| [storage temp. ]
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature | [solubility ]
1.2g/l | [form ]
Needle-Like Crystalline Solid | [pka]
3.91(at 25℃) | [color ]
White to slightly yellow | [Specific Gravity]
1.062 | [PH]
3.1 (H2O, 20℃)(saturated aqueous solution) | [Stability:]
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. | [Water Solubility ]
<0.1 g/100 mL at 19 ºC | [Merck ]
14,9535 | [BRN ]
1072103 | [InChIKey]
ZWLPBLYKEWSWPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [Uses]
Bacteriostat. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
118-90-1(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-(118-90-1) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
118-90-1(EPA Substance) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi,Xn | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R22:Harmful if swallowed. | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
S22:Do not breathe dust . | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
XU1400000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29163900 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [General Description]
Pale yellow crystals or off-white flaky solid. | [Reactivity Profile]
O-TOLUIC ACID(118-90-1) is a carboxylic acid. Carboxylic acids donate hydrogen ions if a base is present to accept them. They react in this way with all bases, both organic (for example, the amines) and inorganic. Their reactions with bases, called "neutralizations", are accompanied by the evolution of substantial amounts of heat. Neutralization between an acid and a base produces water plus a salt. Carboxylic acids with six or fewer carbon atoms are freely or moderately soluble in water; those with more than six carbons are slightly soluble in water. Soluble carboxylic acid dissociate to an extent in water to yield hydrogen ions. The pH of solutions of carboxylic acids is therefore less than 7.0. Many insoluble carboxylic acids react rapidly with aqueous solutions containing a chemical base and dissolve as the neutralization generates a soluble salt. Carboxylic acids in aqueous solution and liquid or molten carboxylic acids can react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt. Such reactions occur in principle for solid carboxylic acids as well, but are slow if the solid acid remains dry. Even "insoluble" carboxylic acids may absorb enough water from the air and dissolve sufficiently in O-TOLUIC ACID(118-90-1) to corrode or dissolve iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers. Carboxylic acids, like other acids, react with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide. The reaction is slower for dry, solid carboxylic acids. Insoluble carboxylic acids react with solutions of cyanides to cause the release of gaseous hydrogen cyanide. Flammable and/or toxic gases and heat are generated by the reaction of carboxylic acids with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides. Carboxylic acids, especially in aqueous solution, also react with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates (to give H2S and SO3), dithionites (SO2), to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat. Their reaction with carbonates and bicarbonates generates a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but still heat. Like other organic compounds, carboxylic acids can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents. These reactions generate heat. A wide variety of products is possible. Like other acids, carboxylic acids may initiate polymerization reactions; like other acids, they often catalyze (increase the rate of) chemical reactions. This chemical is incompatible with strong oxidizers. | [Air & Water Reactions]
Fine dust dispensed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard. . Insoluble in water. | [Fire Hazard]
Flash point data for this chemical are not available. O-TOLUIC ACID is probably combustible. Fine dust dispensed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard. | [Chemical Properties]
White crystals. Slightly soluble in water;
soluble in alcohol and chloroform. Combustible. | [Definition]
ChEBI: A methylbenzoic acid that is benzoic acid substituted by a methyl group at position 2. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 2, p. 588, 1943
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 25, p. 616, 1960 DOI: 10.1021/jo01074a035
Tetrahedron Letters, 22, p. 1013, 1981 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)82853-7 | [Purification Methods]
Crystallise the acid from *benzene (2.5mL/g) and dry in air. The S-benzylisothiuronium salt has m 146o (from aqueous EtOH). [Beilstein 9 IV 1697.] |
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