3-Methylbenzoic acid Property

Melting point:

108.7 °C

Boiling point:

148-150 °C(Press: 15-16 Torr)

Density 

1.151±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

pka

4.27±0.10(Predicted)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

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.

3-Methylbenzoic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: M-toluic acid is a methylbenzoic acid carrying a methyl substituent at position 3. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a m-toluate.