CAS 99-94-5: p-Toluic acid

4-Toluic acid is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH3C6H2O2. It is a white solid that is soluble in water and alcohol. 4-Toluic acid can be produced by oxidation of benzoate, which is a reaction catalyzed by light or by using a catalyst such as trifluoroacetic acid. The reaction mechanism begins with the formation of the intramolecular hydrogen and subsequent oxidation to form an organic radical. This organic radical then reacts with oxygen to produce 4-toluic acid. 4-Toluic acid has been shown to have biochemical properties such as enzyme inhibition, DNA cleavage, and protein denaturation. The coordination geometry for this molecule is octahedral, and its redox potentials are -0.27 V (in acidic solution) and -1.06 V (in alkaline solution).

4-Methylbenzoic acid

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p-Toluic Acid (4-Methylbenzoic acid) belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzoic acids. 4-Methylbenzoic acid has been primarily detected in saliva. Within the cell, 4-methylbenzoic acid is primarily located in the cytoplasm.

Applications p-Toluic Acid is used as a reagent in the synthesis of several organic compounds including that of 2-aryl-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives which are potential antibacterial agents. Also used in the synthesis of 4-(bromomethyl) benzoic acid. References Karimi, F., et al.: J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 7, 1028 (2015); Zheng, F., et al.: Guangdong Huagong, 42, 27 (2015);

p-Toluic Acid

It is an intermediate in some industrial processes for the oxidation of p-xylene to terephthalic acid which is used in the manufacture of polyethylene terephthalate.  It is also used in medicine, agricultural chemicals, API, dye intermediate. p-Toluic Acid is used as an intermediate for polymer stabilizers, light sensitive compounds, animal feed supplements and other organic chemicals (pharmaceuticals, pigments and dyestuff). They are also used as intermediates for the manufacture of a variety of target compounds. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

p-Toluic Acid (4-Methylbenzoic acid) belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzoic acids. p-Toluic Acid has been primarily detected in saliva.