o-Toluic acid

Agent Name
o-Toluic acid
CAS Number
118-90-1
Formula
C8-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
o-Toluic acid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Toluic acid; 2-Methylbenzoic acid; o-Methylbenzoic acid; o-Toluylic acid; Orthotoluic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] ortho-Toluic acid; [CAMEO]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Pale yellow or off-white solid; [CAMEO] White to pale cream crystalline powder with an aromatic odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a bacteriostat; [NTP]
Comments
Causes rigidity or spasticity in intraperitoneal lethal-dose studies of mice (LD50 = 422 mg/kg); [RTECS] A skin and eye irritant; [NTP] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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