CAS 118-90-1|2-Methylbenzoic acid

Introduction:Basic information about CAS 118-90-1|2-Methylbenzoic acid, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Common Name2-Methylbenzoic acid
CAS Number118-90-1Molecular Weight136.148
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3Boiling Point260.9±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular FormulaC8H8O2Melting Point103 °C
MSDSChineseUSAFlash Point118.8±13.4 °C
Symbol
GHS07
Signal WordWarning

Names

Nameo-toluic acid
SynonymMore Synonyms

2-Methylbenzoic acid BiologicalActivity

Descriptiono-Toluic acid (2-Methylbenzoic acid) is a benzoic acid substituted by a methyl group at position 2. O-Toluic acid plays a role as a xenobiotic metabolite.
Related CatalogResearch Areas >>OthersSignaling Pathways >>Others >>Others
Target

IC50: xenobiotic metabolite

Chemical & Physical Properties

Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point260.9±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point103 °C
Molecular FormulaC8H8O2
Molecular Weight136.148
Flash Point118.8±13.4 °C
Exact Mass136.052429
PSA37.30000
LogP2.36
Vapour Pressure0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction1.556
InChIKeyZWLPBLYKEWSWPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCc1ccccc1C(=O)O
StabilityStable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Water Solubility<0.1 g/100 mL at 19 ºC

Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
XU1400000
CHEMICAL NAME :
o-Toluic acid
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
118-90-1
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1072103
LAST UPDATED :
199707
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C8-H8-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
136.16
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
QVR B1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
422 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - rigidity (including catalepsy) Behavioral - muscle contraction or spasticity
REFERENCE :
JMCMAR Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. (American Chemical Soc., Distribution Office Dept. 223, POB POB 57136, West End Stn., Washington, DC 20037) V.6- 1963- Volume(issue)/page/year: 11,1020,1968

Safety Information

Symbol
GHS07
Signal WordWarning
Hazard StatementsH315-H319-H335
Precautionary StatementsP261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipmentdust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard CodesXn:Harmful
Risk PhrasesR22
Safety PhrasesS26-S36-S22
RIDADRNONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany3
RTECSXU1400000
HS Code2916391000

Customs

HS Code2916391000
Summary2916391000 2-methylbenzoic acid。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。Lowest tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

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Synonyms

o-tolualdehyde diethyl acetal
o-Methylbenzoic Acid
2-toluic acid
Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-
Toluenecarboxylic acid
2-Methyl Benzoic acid
ortho methyl benzoic acid
2-Methyl-benzaldehyd-diethylacetal
o-Toluate
toluic acid
ortho-toluic acid
methylbenzoic acid
o-Toluic Acid
ortho-methylbenzoic acid
o-toluenecarboxylic acid
2-Methyl-benzaldehyd-diaethylacetal
EINECS 204-284-9
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2-methyl-benzaldehyde diethylacetal
2-Methylbenzoic acid
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