Compound Q&A
What is 2-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 118-90-1)?
Answer
2-Methylbenzoic acid, with the CAS number 118-90-1, is an aromatic carboxylic acid. It has the chemical formula C8H8O2 and is characterized by a benzene ring with a methyl group and a carboxylic acid group. It is a white crystalline solid with a sharp, acidic odor and is soluble in organic solvents.
About
CAS No
118-90-1
English Name
2-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H8O2
Molecular Weight
136.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O
InChIKey
ZWLPBLYKEWSWPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08