2-Methylbenzoic acid
TL;DR: 2-Methylbenzoic acid (CAS 118-90-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H8O2 and molecular weight 136.05243 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-methylbenzoic acid
Also Known As: O-TOLUIC ACID, 2-Methylbenzoic acid, o-Toluylic acid, Toluic acid, 2-Toluic acid
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.05243 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 136.05243 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 131.0 |
| Melting Point | 225 to 226 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 496 to 498 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.062 at 239 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | ZWLPBLYKEWSWPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 2-Methylbenzoic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2-Methylbenzoic acid (CAS 118-90-1) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, 2-Methylbenzoic acid (CAS 118-90-1) has the molecular formula C8H8O2 and a molecular weight of 136.05 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.062 at 239 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as O-TOLUIC ACID and 2-Methylbenzoic acid.
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Chemical Property Profile of 2-Methylbenzoic acid
Property Insights of 2-Methylbenzoic acid
The XLogP value of 2.5 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 2-Methylbenzoic acid. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, 2-Methylbenzoic acid exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Methylbenzoic acid has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Methylbenzoic acid?
The CAS number of 2-Methylbenzoic acid is 118-90-1.
What is the molecular formula of 2-Methylbenzoic acid?
The molecular formula of 2-Methylbenzoic acid is C8H8O2.
What is the molecular weight of 2-Methylbenzoic acid?
The molecular weight of 2-Methylbenzoic acid is 136.05243 g/mol.
What are the applications of 2-Methylbenzoic acid?
2-Methylbenzoic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2-Methylbenzoic acid (CAS...
Where can I buy 2-Methylbenzoic acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-Methylbenzoic acid?
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