| Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(GC)(T) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C8H8O2 = 136.15 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| CAS RN | 99-94-5 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87576268 |
| Merck Index (14) | 9535 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002565 |
4-Methylbenzoic acid
Purity : >98.0%(GC)(T)
CAS No.: 99-94-5
EC No.: 202-803-3
EC Name: 4-methylbenzoic acid
ECHA Name: p-toluic acid
Synonyms:
4-Methylbenzoic acid
P-TOLUIC ACID
99-94-5
4-Toluic acid
p-Methylbenzoic acid
Specification & Properties
Specifications:
| Appearance | White to Orange to Green powder to crystal |
| Purity(GC) | min. 98.0 % |
| Purity(Neutralization titration) | min. 98.0 % |
| Melting point | 180.0 to 182.0 deg.C |
Properties:
| Melting Point | 181 deg.C |
| Boiling Point | 275 deg.C |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Degree of solubility in water | 340 mg/l 25 deg.C |
| Solubility (very soluble in) | Ether,Alcohol |
Safety & Regulations
Safety Information:
| Chemical Safety |  |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315 : Causes skin irritation. H319 : Causes serious eye irritation. H402 : Harmful to aquatic life. |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P273 : Avoid release to the environment. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P362 + P364 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. |
Related Laws:
| RTECS# | XU1575000 |
Transport Information:
Hazard Classification:
Warning!
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance
may cause an allergic skin reaction.
