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4-Methylphthalic acid

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Basic information

CAS
4316-23-8
Standard SMILES
Cc1ccc(C(=O)O)c(C(=O)O)c1
InChIKey
CWJJAFQCTXFSTA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C9H8O4
Average molar mass
180.16 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
180.04225873

Overview

RN given refers to parent acid

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
4-Methylphthalic acid
IUPAC
4-methylphthalic acid
English name
4-Methylphthalic acid
Molecular formula
C9H8O4
Molecular weight
180.16

Names & synonyms

4-METHYLPHTHALIC ACID4316-23-8Phthalic acid, 4-methyl-1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-4-Methyl-o-phthalate4-Methyl-1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acidRDR8D8Q6WGNSC-83573DTXSID4063406RefChem:525506DTXCID2040236224-333-8
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4MPA4-methylphthalateRARECHEM AL BO 09814-METHYLPHTALIC ACID4-MethylphthalicAcid>Phthalic acid, 4-methyl-4-Methy-o-lphthalic acid4-Methylphthalic acid,99%
4-methylbenzene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid4-METHYL PHTHALIC ACIDMFCD000419464-Methyl-phthalic acid4-MethylphthalicAcidEINECS 224-333-8NSC 83573UNII-RDR8D8Q6WG

Database identifiers

CAS
4316-23-8
PubChem CID
20310
DTXSID
DTXSID4063406
ChEMBL
CHEMBL571530
UNII
RDR8D8Q6WG
EC Number
224-333-8
Nikkaji
J101.874D

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
2.3
Topological polar surface area
74.6 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
2
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4
Rotatable bonds
2
Heavy atoms
13
Formal charge
0
Complexity
224

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
146 · 146-148 °C (lit.)
Boiling point
232.96 °C · 232.96°C (rough estimate)
Density
1.1987 · 1.1987 (rough estimate)
refractive index
1.4209 · 1.4209 (estimate)
storage temp.
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form
powder to lump
pka
3.32 · 3.32±0.10(Predicted)
color
White to Light yellow
Water Solubility
3.984 g/L · 3.984g/L(room temperature)
InChI
1S/C9H8O4/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)7(4-5)9(12)13/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)
InChIKey
CWJJAFQCTXFSTA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
Cc1ccc(C(O)=O)c(c1)C(O)=O
CAS DataBase Reference
4316 · 4316-23-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNII
8 D8Q6WG · RDR8D8Q6WG
NIST Chemistry Reference

Safety & regulation

Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Warning

H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 40 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (100%)

Safety data

PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
hs_code
2917399090
risk_code
36/37/38
Signal word
Warning
Symbol(GHS)
GHS07
hazard_code
Xi
safety_code
26-37/39
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
target organs
Respiratory system
Hazard statements
H315-H319-H335
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2Skin Irrit. 2STOT SE 3
Precautionary statements
P261-P305+P351+P338

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

General Manufacturing Information1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-: ACTIVE

Applications

Uses4-Methylphthalic acid is an intermediate in the production of the herbicide imidacloprid.

Upstream & downstream products

Upstream raw materials

cis-1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrophthalic anhydride

Downstream products

4-Methylphthalimide 99

Related reactions

1 records
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HRID 1940021 reaction equation
HRID 1940021As reactantuspto-grants-1997_12

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1 · 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-(4316-23-8)
EPA Substance Registry System
1 · 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 4-methyl- (4316-23-8)
UNSPSC Code
12162002 · 12162002
NACRES
23 · NA.23
Symbol(GHS)
7 · GHS07
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
315 · H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements
261 · P261-P305+P351+P338
target organs
Respiratory system
PPE
95 · dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Hazard Codes
Xi
Risk Statements
36 · 36/37/38
Safety Statements
26 · 26-37/39
WGK Germany
3 · 3
TSCA
TSCA listed
HS Code
2917399090 · 2917399090
Storage Class
11 · 11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard Classifications
2 Skin · Eye Irrit. 2Skin Irrit. 2STOT SE 3