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C14H12O2
212.24 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

2-(4-Methylphenyl)benzoic acid

CAS7148-03-0EC230-462-0
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

2-(4-Methylphenyl)benzoic acid, also known as 4'-methylbiphenyl-2-carboxylic acid, is a biphenylcarboxylic acid derivative. It is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

pharmaceutical intermediate

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-(4-methylphenyl)benzoic acid

InChIKey

ZSTUEICKYWFYIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2C(=O)O

Synonyms (21)
  • 2-(p-Tolyl)benzoic Acid
  • 2-CARBOXY-4'-METHYLBIPHENYL
  • 2-p-Toluylbenzoesaure
  • 4-methyl-2'-carboxybiphenyl
  • p-toluene benzoic acid