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821902 3-Methylbenzoic acid

3-Methylbenzoic acid for synthesis. CAS No. 99-04-7, EC Number 202-723-9.

3-Methylbenzoic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: m-Toluic acid

CAS #: 99-04-7 EC Number: 202-723-9 Molar Mass: 136.15 g/mol Chemical Formula: 3-(CH₃)C₆H₄COOH Hill Formula: C₈H₈O₂
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
99-04-7202-723-9C₈H₈O₂3-(CH₃)C₆H₄COOH136.15 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8.21902.0250 Plastic bottle 250 g
8.21902.1000 Plastic bottle 1 kg
Description
Catalogue Number821902
Synonymsm-Toluic acid
References
Product Information
CAS number99-04-7
EC number202-723-9
Hill FormulaC₈H₈O₂
Chemical formula3-(CH₃)C₆H₄COOH
Molar Mass136.15 g/mol
HS Code2916 39 90
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Application3-Methylbenzoic acid for synthesis. CAS No. 99-04-7, EC Number 202-723-9.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point263 °C (1013 hPa)
Flash point150 °C
Ignition temperature500 °C
Melting Point108 - 111 °C
pH value3.4 (H₂O, 20 °C) (saturated solution)
Bulk density500 kg/m3
Solubility1 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 7000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Signal WordWarning
RTECSXU1200000
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Disposal4
Liquid organic acids or solutions should be diluted, if necessary, and carefully neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate (Cat. No. 106323) or with sodium hydroxide (Cat. No 106462). Before filling into container D, check the pH with pH universal indicator strips (Cat. No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangerirritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (HPLC, area%)≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value)≥ 109 °C
Melting range (upper value)≤ 113 °C
Identity (IR)passes test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8.21902.0250 04022536480138
8.21902.1000 04022536480145

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