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821903 4-Methylbenzoic acid

4-Methylbenzoic acid for synthesis. CAS 99-94-5, chemical formula 4-(CH₃)C₆H₄COOH.

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Synonyms: p-Toluic acid

CAS #: 99-94-5 EC Number: 202-803-3 Molar Mass: 136.15 g/mol Chemical Formula: 4-(CH₃)C₆H₄COOH Hill Formula: C₈H₈O₂
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
99-94-5202-803-3C₈H₈O₂4-(CH₃)C₆H₄COOH136.15 g/mol
Description
Catalogue Number821903
Synonymsp-Toluic acid
Description4-Methylbenzoic acid
References
Product Information
CAS number99-94-5
EC number202-803-3
Hill FormulaC₈H₈O₂
Chemical formula4-(CH₃)C₆H₄COOH
Molar Mass136.15 g/mol
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Application4-Methylbenzoic acid for synthesis. CAS 99-94-5, chemical formula 4-(CH₃)C₆H₄COOH.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point274 °C (1013 hPa)
Density1.06 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point181 °C
Ignition temperature570 °C
Melting Point179 - 181 °C
Vapor pressure0.02 hPa (70 °C)
Bulk density700 kg/m3
Solubility0.3 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 400 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordWarning
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 1 slightly 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
Hazard Symbols Hazard SymbolsHarmful
Categories of dangerharmful, irritant
R PhraseR 22-36
Harmful if swallowed.Irritating to eyes.
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)≥ 179 °C
Melting range (upper value)≤ 182 °C
Identity (IR)passes test

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