Chemical Name:p-Toluic acid
CAS No: 99-94-5
Molecular formula: C8H8O2
Molecular weight: 136.15
Related Categories: General Reagents; Organoboron Compounds; Raw Materials; Chemical Reagents; Carboxylic Acids; Physical Properties; Intermediates; Blocks; Building Blocks; Liquid Crystal Intermediates; Liquid Crystal Intermediates;
Nature
Melting point | 179 °C |
Boiling point | 274-275 °C(lit.) |
Density | 1,06 g/cm3 |
Refractive index | 1.5120 (estimate) |
Flash point | 181°C |
Storage conditions | Store at RT. |
Solubility | 0.3g/l |
form | Powder |
Acidity coefficient (pKa) | 4.36(at 25℃) |
colour | White to slightly yellow-cream |
Water solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 19 oC |
Merck | 14,9535 |
BRN | 507600 |
stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. |
InChIKey | LPNBBFKOUUSUDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
CAS database | 99-94-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Chemical properties
White crystals. Soluble in methanol, ethanol, ether, difficult to dissolve in hot water.
Use
1. Mainly used in the manufacture of hemostatic aromatic acids, p-carbonitrile, p-toluoyl chloride, photosensitive materials, etc.
2. Used in organic synthesis intermediates, pesticide industry to prepare fungicide phosphoramide, can also be used in perfumery and film.
3. Determine 钍. Separate calcium and strontium. Organic Synthesis. It can be used as an intermediate in medicine, photosensitive materials, pesticides and organic pigments.