N-M-TOLYLPHTHALAMIC ACID Property

Melting point:

150 °C

Boiling point:

371.0±35.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.295±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

-20°C Freezer

solubility 

DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

pka

3.46±0.36(Predicted)

color 

White to Pale Red

CAS DataBase Reference

85-72-3

EPA Substance Registry System

3'-Methylphthalanilic acid (85-72-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi,N

Risk Statements 

36-50

Safety Statements 

26-61

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

N-M-TOLYLPHTHALAMIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Crystalline solid. Soluble inalcohol and other polar solvents with decomposi-tion; slightly soluble in water.

Uses

In agriculture as an antiscission agent for fruitsand vegetables.

Uses

N-M-Tolylphthalamic Acid is used to prevent premature drop an anti shock treatment for pants. On ingestion is hydrolyzed to produce m-toluidine

Hazard

Toxic. Avoid ingestion.

Agricultural Uses

N-m-tolylphthalamic acid (N-m-t) is an auxin, a plantgrowth promoting substance. It improves the yield of tomatoes, cherries, eggplants and lima beans by increasing fructification.