P-Toluic Acid

P-Toluic Acid belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzoic acids. 4-Methylbenzoic acid has been primarily detected in saliva. Within the cell, 4-methylbenzoic acid is primarily located in the cytoplasm. Daily administration of 4-methylbenzoic acid in male and female Sprague-Dawley rats. 1,000 mg/kg/day of the compound reduced epididymal weights and increased incidence of cauda epididymal oligo/azoospermia. While the compound did not affect estrous cycle or mating performances, 1,000 mg/kg of the compound reduced fertility. Furthermore, 300 mg/kg or more of the compound increased pre-implantation loss, which resulted in a decrease in the number of offspring, and reduced body weight gain of the dams during the latter period of gestation.