Methyl o-toluate

Name: Methyl o-toluate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-031483

About Methyl o-toluate

Methyl o-toluate is a metabolite or degradation product of Lenalidomide carrying the CAS registry number 89-71-4. Formula C9H10O2, molecular weight 150.17 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is methyl 2-methylbenzoate. Alternative names: o-Toluic acid, methyl ester and Methyl orthotoluate.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Lenalidomide, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl o-toluate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Lenalidomide

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl o-toluate
Catalogue No.	VQ-031483
CAS Number	89-71-4
IUPAC name	methyl 2-methylbenzoate
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₀O₂
Molecular weight	150.17 g/mol
Exact mass	150.0681
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WVWZECQNFWFVFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)OC
PubChem CID	33094

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	o-Toluic acid, methyl ester, Methyl orthotoluate, Methyl o-methylbenzoate, Methyl toluate, Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, 2-Methylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester, Benzoic acid, methyl-, methyl ester, Methyl omethylbenzoate, Methyl 2methylbenzoate, oToluic acid, methyl ester, oToluic acid, methyl ester (8CI), Benzoic acid, 2methyl, methyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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 Methyl o-toluate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl o-toluate is 89-71-4. It is also known as o-Toluic acid, methyl ester, Methyl orthotoluate, Methyl o-methylbenzoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl o-toluate?

Methyl o-toluate has the molecular formula C9H10O2 and a molecular weight of 150.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2-methylbenzoate.

What is Methyl o-toluate used for?

Methyl o-toluate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Lenalidomide. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl o-toluate can I order?

We supply Methyl o-toluate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl o-toluate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl o-toluate 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 Methyl o-toluate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl o-toluate 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.