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P-Toluic Acid

P-Toluic acid (4-methylbenzoic acid) is a substituted benzoic acid with the formula CH3C6H4COOH. It is an intermediate in some industrial processes for the oxidation of p-xylene to terephthalic acid which is used in the manufacture of polyethylene terephthalate. It is a white crystalline solid that is practically insoluble in water, but soluble in acetone.

P-Toluic acid

CAS  NO.

99-94-5

Molecular formula

C8H8O2

Structural formula

Molecular weight

136.152

Melting point

178-181℃

Assay

≥99%

Properties

white or slight yellow crystalline powder ,with special odor.

Uses

An intermediate of organic synthesis used in the production of stanching fragrant acid, P-toluic nitrile, pesticide, P-toluic acylchlorine and sensitization materials.

Packing

braided bag (25 Kg net)lined with plastic bags

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