O-Toluic acid

O-toluic acid (2-Methylbenzoic acid) is an organic compound that is benzoic acid with a methyl group substituted at the 2-position. O-toluic acid can act as an exogenous metabolite and holds some chemical research value[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[118-90-1]

Product Name Alternative

2-Methylbenzoic acid

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/o-toluic-acid.html

Concentration

10mM

Purity

99.77

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C(O)C1=CC=CC=C1C

Molecular Formula

C8H8O2

Molecular Weight

136.15

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Chuji KATAYAM, et al. The Crystal Structure of o-Toluic Acid. SHORT COMMUNICATIONS. May, 1967.|[2]Elijah G Schnitzler, et al. Rotational spectroscopy of the atmospheric photo-oxidation product o-toluic acid and its monohydrate. Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2016 Jan 7;18 (1) :448-57.