m-Toluic Acid
Product Description
m-Toluic acid, also known as 3-Methylbenzoic acid, has several industrial applications.
Product:
m-Toluic Acid
CAS:
99-04-7
Synonym:
3-Methylbenzoic acid
Structure:
Typical Characteristics
Appearance
White to yellowish or yellow solid
Boiling point
263 °C
Density
1.054 g/cm3
Melting point
107-113 °C
Molecular Weight
136.15
Odor
Floral-honey odor
Purity
99%
Uses, Applications & Markets
Key applications
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m-Toluic Acid used in many
industry applications
m-Toluic acid, also known as 3-Methylbenzoic acid, has several industrial applications, including:
- Intermediate in Organic Synthesis: It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
- Pharmaceuticals: m-Toluic acid serves as a building block in the production of some drugs, contributing to the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
- Plasticizers: It can be utilized in the manufacture of certain plasticizers which are added to plastics to increase their flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity.
- Dyes and Pigments: This acid is used in the production of dyes and pigments for textiles, inks, and coloring agents.
- Perfume Fixatives: Its derivatives are used in the perfume industry as fixatives or as key components in fragrance compounds.