3-Methylbenzenepropanoic acid
[CAS# 3751-48-2]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Aromatic acid
• Name: 3-Methylbenzenepropanoic acid
• Synonyms: m-Methylhydrocinnamic acid; 3-(3-Methylphenyl)propanoic acid; 3-(3-Methylphenyl)propionic acid; 3-Methyl-beta-phenylpropionic acid; 3-Methylhydrocinnamic acid; 3-m-Tolylpropanoic acid; 3-m-Tolylpropionic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• CAS Registry Number: 3751-48-2
• EC Number: 626-790-2

Properties

• Density: 1.097
• Melting point: 74-75 ºC
• Boiling point: 290 ºC
• Flash point: 187 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: 22;41
• Safety Description: 26;36/37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335