Ortho Toluic Acid
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| CAS No. | 118-90-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 136.15 g/mol |
| Synonym | 2-Methylbenzoic acid 2-Benzoate |
| Uses | O-Toluic acid is used as a reagent to synthesize halogen-substituted benzoic acids (such as 2,4-Dichlorobenzoic acid [D431955]), which have potential muscle stimulating effects. It can be used for spices, m-cresol, pesticides fungicides, vinyl chloride polymerization, colour film reagent synthesis intermediate. |