2-Ethylbenzoic acid

• CAT Number: M165820
• CAS Number: 612-19-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 150.177
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-ethylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-2-7-5-3-4-6-8(7)9(10)11/h3-6H,2H2,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: CGMMPMYKMDITEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O

2-Ethylbenzoic acid is an organic compound with the formula C9H10O2, consisting of a benzene ring substituted with a carboxylic acid group and an ethyl group at the second position. It is primarily used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, as well as in the production of plasticizers and perfumes. 2-Ethylbenzoic acid serves as a precursor to various chemicals and can be employed in research on aromatic compound metabolism. It has applications in fine chemical and industrial manufacturing.