Potassium p-methylbenzoate
Benzoicacid, 4-methyl-, potassium salt (1:1)
CAS: 16518-25-5
Molecular Formula: C8H7KO2
Potassium p-methylbenzoate - Names and Identifiers
| Name | Benzoicacid, 4-methyl-, potassium salt (1:1) |
| Synonyms | Potassium p-toluate Potassiump-toluate PotassiuM 4-Methylbenzoate Potassium p-methylbenzoate p-Toluic acid, potassium salt 4-Methylbenzoic acid potassium salt Benzoicacid, 4-methyl-, potassium salt |
| CAS | 16518-25-5 |
Potassium p-methylbenzoate - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C8H7KO2 |
| Molar Mass | 174.23828 |
Potassium p-methylbenzoate - Introduction
Potassium toluate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H7KO2. The following is a description of the nature, use, preparation and safety information of potassium toluate:
Nature:
1. Appearance: white crystal or crystalline powder.
2. Melting Point: 259-263 C.
3. Solubility: soluble in water, ethanol and ether.
Use:
1. Preservatives: potassium toluene formate is often used as food, beverage and pharmaceutical preservatives, can extend its shelf life.
2. Cosmetics: potassium toluene formate is also often used in cosmetics, as a preservative to inhibit microbial reproduction.
3. Industrial use: Potassium toluate can also be used for the preparation of dyes, spices, resins and pharmaceutical intermediates and other organic compounds.
Method:
In general, a common method for preparing potassium toluate is to react formic acid with toluene under alkaline conditions to obtain potassium toluate.
Safety Information:
1. Potassium toluene formate dust may be irritating to the skin and eyes, should wear protective glasses and gloves during operation.
2. Avoid inhalation of potassium toluene formate dust, to ensure good ventilation.
3. Read the product manual carefully before use, and store and handle it in the correct way to avoid mixing with other chemicals.
4. If accidental exposure or inhalation of potassium toluate, please seek medical attention.
Nature:
1. Appearance: white crystal or crystalline powder.
2. Melting Point: 259-263 C.
3. Solubility: soluble in water, ethanol and ether.
Use:
1. Preservatives: potassium toluene formate is often used as food, beverage and pharmaceutical preservatives, can extend its shelf life.
2. Cosmetics: potassium toluene formate is also often used in cosmetics, as a preservative to inhibit microbial reproduction.
3. Industrial use: Potassium toluate can also be used for the preparation of dyes, spices, resins and pharmaceutical intermediates and other organic compounds.
Method:
In general, a common method for preparing potassium toluate is to react formic acid with toluene under alkaline conditions to obtain potassium toluate.
Safety Information:
1. Potassium toluene formate dust may be irritating to the skin and eyes, should wear protective glasses and gloves during operation.
2. Avoid inhalation of potassium toluene formate dust, to ensure good ventilation.
3. Read the product manual carefully before use, and store and handle it in the correct way to avoid mixing with other chemicals.
4. If accidental exposure or inhalation of potassium toluate, please seek medical attention.
Last Update：2024-04-09 02:00:42
