Toluic Acid

O-Toluic Acid finds its application in various industrial processes and also as an ingredient in the formulation of agricultural based chemicals. It forms needle-like crystals when it purified and recrystallized. Also known as 2-methylbenzoic acid, this chemical is an aromatic carboxylic acid having its p & m form as isomers. It is known be sensitive against strong oxidizing agents and is also combustible in nature.

P-Toluic Acid is an alternative to the benzoic acid, which finds its application in various industrial processes in oxidation of p-xylene to terephthalic acid. Also known as 4-methylbenzoic acid, it appears as white crystalline solid that is completely soluble in acetone. With the molecular mass of 136.15 g/mol, this chemical is capable of donating a hydron to an acceptor. It is a type of carboxylic acid which is insoluble in water and can react with cyanide solution which results in release of gaseous hydrogen cyanide.

M-Toluic Acid has molecular formula C8H8O2 with the mass of 136.15 g/mol. It is mainly used as an insect repellent in agricultural industry to prevent stored items and on the field as well. This is an aromatic compound having a boiling point of around 263 degree Celsius. It also serves as a precursor of N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET). This chemical is also sensitive from strong oxidizing agents.