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m-Toluic acid (CAS 99-04-7)

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Alternate Names:
3-Methylbenzoic acid
CAS Number:
99-04-7
Molecular Weight:
136.15
Molecular Formula:
C8H8O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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m-Toluic acid is a chemical compound that functions as a precursor in the synthesis of various organic compounds. It acts as a building block for the production of dyes and perfumes. Its mechanism of action involves participating in organic reactions, such as esterification, amidation, and oxidation, to form more complex molecules. In these reactions, m-Toluic acid serves as a starting material, providing the necessary functional groups for the formation of new chemical entities. Its role in the experimental context is to facilitate the creation of diverse organic compounds through its reactivity and ability to undergo various chemical transformations. At the molecular level, m-Toluic acid interacts with other reagents and catalysts to enable the formation of desired products, contributing to the advancement of chemistry research.


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m-Toluic acid, 5 g

sc-250269
5 g
$20.00

m-Toluic acid, 100 g

sc-250269A
100 g
$42.00