m-Tlouicacid
[Name] m-Toluic acid |
[CAS] 99-04-7 |
[EINECS(EC#)] 202-723-9 |
[Molecular Formula] C8H8O2 |
[MDL Number] MFCD00002523 |
[Molecular Weight] 136.15 |
[MOL File] 99-04-7.mol |
[Appearance]
White to yellowish crystals. Ionization constant 5.3 × 10?5. Slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.
[Stability:] Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
[Water Solubility ] |
[Uses]
Organic synthesis, to form N,N-diethyl-mtoluamide, a broad-spectrum insect repellent.
[Raw materials] m-Xylene-->1,3-Bisbenzyl-2-oxoimidazolidine-4,5-dicarboxylic acid |