p-toluic Acid

Name:
p-toluic Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	p-toluylic acid; 4-methylbenzoic acid
M Formula:	C6H4CH3COOH.
Chemistry structure:
Properties:
Transparent crystals. Mp 180C, bp 275C, ionization constant 4.3 × 10−5. Slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
By treating cymene or turpentine with nitric acid.
Use:
Agricultural chemicals, animal feed supplement.