p-Toluic Acid

• CAT Number: R034172
• CAS Number: 99-94-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 136.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-Methylbenzoic Acid; Crithminic Acid; NSC 2215; p-Carboxytoluene; p-Methylbenzoic Acid; p-Toluylic Acid; p-Tolylcarboxylic Acid
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-6-2-4-7(5-3-6)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: LPNBBFKOUUSUDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O

p-Toluic acid(Cat No.: R034172), also known as 4-methylbenzoic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a methyl group at the para-position of the benzene ring. It is a white crystalline solid commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of polymers, plasticizers, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. Its structure enables easy derivatization and incorporation into more complex organic molecules. p-Toluic acid plays a key role in the production of terephthalic acid and polyester resins. It is intended for industrial and research applications only.