3-Methyl-2-iodobenzoic acid
[CAS# 108078-14-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic acid
• Name: 3-Methyl-2-iodobenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Iodo-m-toluic acid; 3-Methyl-2-iodobenzoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₇IO₂
• Molecular Weight: 262.04
• CAS Registry Number: 108078-14-4
• EC Number: 675-836-8

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.81 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.867±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 145-147 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Wen, Jian-Feng; Journal of Organic Chemistry 2003, V68(23), P8918-8931.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319