3-Toluic acid, 99%

Name: 3-Toluic acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008314

About 3-Toluic acid, 99%

3-Toluic acid is a carboxylic acid in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 99-04-7 with a typical assay of 99%. Formula C8H8O2, molecular weight 136.15 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 3-methylbenzoic acid. Alternative names: m-Toluylic acid and Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-.

The material typically appears as powder or flakes. Literature values give a melting point of 107-113 °C and a boiling point of 263 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 3-Toluic acid in 250 g, 500 g and 4 x 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Toluic acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008314
CAS Number	99-04-7
IUPAC name	3-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₂
Molecular weight	136.15 g/mol
Exact mass	136.0524
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29163190
InChIKey	GPSDUZXPYCFOSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=CC=C1)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	7418

Physical properties
Physical form	Flakes
Appearance	Powder or flakes
Melting point	107-113 °C
Boiling point	263 °C
Density	1.054 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	m-Toluylic acid, Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-, meta-Toluic acid, m-Methylbenzoic acid, beta-Methylbenzoic acid, beta-Bethylbenzoic acid, 3-Methyl-Benzoic Acid, b-Bethylbenzoate, 3-methyl-benzoate, 3-toluic acid, cadmium salt, 3-Methylbenzoic acid(Flakes or Chunks or Granular), beta-bethylbenzoate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P330, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Toluic acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Toluic acid, 99% is 99-04-7. It is also known as m-Toluylic acid, Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-, meta-Toluic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Toluic acid, 99%?

3-Toluic acid, 99% has the molecular formula C8H8O2 and a molecular weight of 136.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-methylbenzoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Toluic acid, 99% can I order?

We supply 3-Toluic acid, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 250 g, 500 g, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Toluic acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Toluic acid, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3-Toluic acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Toluic acid, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.