p-Toluic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is an intermediate in some industrial processes for the oxidation of p-xylene to terephthalic acid which is used in the manufacture of polyethylene terephthalate.  It is also used in medicine, agricultural chemicals, API, dye intermediate. p-Toluic Acid is used as an intermediate for polymer stabilizers, light sensitive compounds, animal feed supplements and other organic chemicals (pharmaceuticals, pigments and dyestuff). They are also used as intermediates for the manufacture of a variety of target compounds.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is an intermediate in some industrial processes for the oxidation of p-xylene to terephthalic acid which is used in the manufacture of polyethylene terephthalate.  It is also used in medicine, agricultural chemicals, API, dye intermediate. p-Toluic Acid is used as an intermediate for polymer stabilizers, light sensitive compounds, animal feed supplements and other organic chemicals (pharmaceuticals, pigments and dyestuff). They are also used as intermediates for the manufacture of a variety of target compounds.

Solubility
It is insoluble in water, but soluble in acetone.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible to Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases. Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 99-94-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00002565
• InChI Key: LPNBBFKOUUSUDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: p-toluic acid, 4-toluic acid, crithminic acid, p-methylbenzoic acid, p-toluylic acid, benzoic acid, 4-methyl, p-carboxytoluene, para-toluic acid, 4-methyl-benzoic acid, toluenecarboxylic acid
• PubChem CID: 7470
• ChEBI: CHEBI:36635
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylbenzoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 178°C to 182°C
• Density: 1.06
• Boiling Point: 274°C
• Flash Point: 181°C (357°F)
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 507600
• Merck Index: 14,9535
• Solubility Information: It is insoluble in water,but soluble in acetone.
• Formula Weight: 136.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: p-Toluic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	202-803-3
RTECSNumber	XU1575000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only