o-Toluic acid (CAS 118-90-1) — formula C8H8O2, molecular weight 136.15; category organic chemicals.
o-Toluic acid (CAS 118-90-1) is a chemical raw material in the organic chemicals category. Its molecular formula C8H8O2 comprises 8 C, 8 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 136.15. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 225 to 226 °F (NTP, 1992), boiling point around 496 to 498 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992), LogP about 2.46. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 118-90-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.15 |
| Melting Point | 225 to 226 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 496 to 498 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| LogP | 2.46 |
| Applications | bacteriostat, Using Disinfectants or Biocides, Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-: ACTIVE, methyl-: INACTIVE |
| Category | Organic Chemicals |
Documented applications: bacteriostat, Using Disinfectants or Biocides, Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-: ACTIVE, methyl-: INACTIVE.
o-Toluic acid is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 118-90-1 and molecular formula C8H8O2 (molecular weight 136.15), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 118-90-1
Its molecular formula C8H8O2 comprises 8 C, 8 H, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: o-Toluic acid · 邻甲基苯甲酸
Category: organic chemicals
The CAS registry number of o-Toluic acid is 118-90-1.
Molecular formula C8H8O2, molecular weight 136.15.
It is also registered under: o-Toluic acid, 邻甲基苯甲酸.
Recorded applications: bacteriostat, Using Disinfectants or Biocides, Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-: ACTIVE, methyl-: INACTIVE.
Category: Organic Chemicals.
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Independent reference data for o-Toluic acid (CAS 118-90-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 118-90-1 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 8373 |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O2 |
| IUPAC name | 2-methylbenzoic acid |
| UNII (FDA) | 9NR3033Y0U |
| Molecular Weight | 136.15 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 136.052429494 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 136.052429494 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 37.3 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 10 |
| Boiling Point | 496 to 498 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
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| Melting Point | 225 to 226 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | 103.7 °C |
| Solubility | 1.18 mg/mL at 25 °C |
| LogP | 2.46 |
| LogP | 2.18 |
O-TOLUIC ACID; 2-Methylbenzoic acid; 118-90-1; o-Toluylic acid; 2-Toluic acid; o-Methylbenzoic acid; Orthotoluic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-; DTXSID6026161; DTXCID006161; 9NR3033Y0U; NSC-2193; CHEBI:36632; RefChem:6079; 204-284-9; Toluic acid
| GHS notification summary | 25.3% (40 / 158) |
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| GHS notification summary | 25.3% (40 / 158) |
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| Reported hazard statements | H302 (11.4%), H315 (74.1%), H319 (74.7%), H335 (73.4%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 25.3% (40 of 158) of reports.
H302 (11.4%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
o-Toluic acid · CAS 118-90-1 · C8H8O2. UNII 9NR3033Y0U. Boiling Point: 496 to 498 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 225 to 226 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 103.7 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
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