Description

m-Toluic acid for synthesis is a high-purity aromatic carboxylic acid derivative essential for advanced organic synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound serves as a critical building block and versatile intermediate, enabling the precise construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing organic dyes, pigments, and colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and plasticizers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized for creating complexing agents, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and catalytic systems.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	m-Toluic acid for synthesis
CAS No.	90-04-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8O2
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbenzoic acid; m-Toluic acid; 3-Toluic acid; meta-Toluic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-; 3-Methylbenzenecarboxylic acid; Toluic acid (meta); m-Methylbenzoic acid
EINECS	201-964-7

Quality Control

Our m-Toluic acid for synthesis is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108°C - 112°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.