2-Methylbenzoic Acid Suppliers
CAS 118-90-1

o-Toluic Acid

Benzoic Acids Pharma Agro


2-Methylbenzoic acid (o-toluic acid) is a white prismatic or needle-like crystal, the ortho isomer of methylbenzoic acid, widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, dyes, and plasticizers. It has a melting point of 103-105℃, is soluble in ethanol, ether, and chloroform, slightly soluble in water, with an assay above 99.0%.

The carboxyl group of 2-methylbenzoic acid can undergo salt formation, esterification, acid chlorination, amidation, and reduction; the benzylic hydrogen of the ortho-methyl group is relatively reactive and can be halogenated or oxidized (to give phthalic-acid derivatives). Intramolecular ortho substituents can also influence reaction selectivity through hydrogen bonding or steric effects.



Applications: Key raw material for rice-field herbicides (bensulfuron-methyl, pyrazosulfuron) and strobilurin fungicides (trifloxystrobin); ester derivatives with fruity and floral notes.

 

Appearance

White prismatic or needle crystals

Melting Point

103-105 °C

Boiling Point

259 °C

Molecular Formula

C8H8O2

Molecular Weight

136.15 g/mol

Purity

≥ 99.0%

Packaging

25 kg bag

COA

Available on request


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