2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid

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2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid Structure
2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid structure
Common Name 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid
CAS Number 85-55-2 Molecular Weight 240.254
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 457.1±28.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C15H12O3 Melting Point 137-139 °C(lit.)
MSDS N/A Flash Point 244.4±20.5 °C

Summary: 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid (CAS number: 85-55-2) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C15H12O3 and molecular weight 240.254. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 457.1±28.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 137-139 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C15H12O3
Molecular Weight 240.254
Flash Point 244.4±20.5 °C
Exact Mass 240.078644
PSA 54.37000
LogP 2.77
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.607
InChIKey ICQOWIXIHDDXDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1ccc(C(=O)c2ccccc2C(=O)O)cc1

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S26-S37/39
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2918300090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

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HS Code 2918300090
Summary 2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acidBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Dissociation constant for HCV NS3 protease substrate binding site
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Genome polyprotein
External Id: CHEMBL751815
Name: Dicer-mediated maturation of pre-microRNA
Source: Center for Chemical Genomics, University of Michigan
Target: N/A
External Id: TargetID_659_CEMA
Name: NCI human tumor cell line growth inhibition assay. Data for the MCF7 Non-Small Cell L...
Source: DTP/NCI
Target: N/A
External Id: MCF7_OneDose
Name: NCI human tumor cell line growth inhibition assay. Data for the IGROV1 Non-Small Cell...
Source: DTP/NCI
Target: N/A
External Id: IGROV1_OneDose
Name: Inhibition of recombinant human AKR1C3
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3
External Id: CHEMBL869399
Name: Cell-based high throughput primary assay to identify activators of GPR151
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: RecName: Full=G-protein coupled receptor 151; AltName: Full=G-protein coupled receptor PGR7; AltName: Full=GPCR-2037; AltName: Full=Galanin receptor 4; AltName: Full=Galanin-receptor-like protein; Short=GalRL
External Id: GPR151_PHUNTER_AG_LUMI_1536_1X%ACT
Name: AlphaScreen-based biochemical high throughput primary assay to identify activators of...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: N/A
External Id: FBW7_ACT_ALPHA_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: AlphaScreen-based biochemical high throughput primary assay to identify inhibitors of...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
External Id: MITF_INH_Alpha_1536_1X%INH PRUN
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

EINECS 201-614-3
MFCD00020287
2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid

 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acid | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid is 54.37000.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid?
A: SMILES notation of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid is Cc1ccc(C(=O)c2ccccc2C(=O)O)cc1.
Q: What is the melting point of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid?
A: Melting point of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid is 137-139 °C(lit.).
Q: What are the upstream materials of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid: 85-44-9;108-88-3;7163-50-0;65-85-0;4397-55-1;20754-20-5;13740-73-3;13304-46-6;80764-40-5.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid?
A: InChIKey of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid is ICQOWIXIHDDXDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid?
A: Molecular formula of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid is C15H12O3.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid?
A: Molecular weight of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid is 240.254.
Q: What is the safety information for 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid?
A: Safety information for 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid: S26-S37/39.
Q: What is the LogP of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid?
A: LogP of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid is 2.77.
Q: What is the English name of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid?
A: The English name of 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid is 2-(p-Toluoyl)benzoic Acid.

 2-(4-Methylbenzoyl)benzoic acidfactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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