2-Ethylbenzoic acid
CAS Number612-19-1
FormulaC2H5C6H4CO2H
Mol. Weight150.17 g/mol
2-Ethylbenzoic acid
What is 2-Ethylbenzoic acid?
2-Ethylbenzoic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 612-19-1 and molecular formula C2H5C6H4CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
2-Ethylbenzoic acid has been employed:
• as substrate for microbial asymmetric synthesis of (S)-3-methylphthalide1
• in synthesis of γ-lactones2 and bis(2-ethylbenzoyl)peroxide3
Specifications
Linear Formula
C2H5C6H4CO2H
Molecular Weight
150.17 g/mol
Assay/Purity
97%
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
62-66 °C(lit.)
WGK Germany
3