Benzoic acid, 4-methyl-
- Formula: C8H8O2
- Molecular weight: 136.1479
- IUPAC Standard InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-6-2-4-7(5-3-6)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)
- IUPAC Standard InChIKey: LPNBBFKOUUSUDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- CAS Registry Number: 99-94-5
- Chemical structure:
This structure is also available as a 2d Mol file or as a computed 3d SD file
The 3d structure may be viewed using Java or Javascript. - Other names: p-Toluic acid; p-Methylbenzoic acid; p-Toluylic acid; Crithminic acid; 4-Methylbenzoic acid; 4-Toluic acid; para-Toluic acid; NSC 2215; p-Carboxytoluene; p-Tolylcarboxylic acid
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Gas phase thermochemistry data
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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
ALS - Hussein Y. Afeefy, Joel F. Liebman, and Stephen E. Stein
DRB - Donald R. Burgess, Jr.
| Quantity | Value | Units | Method | Reference | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ΔfH°gas | -78.97 ± 0.36 | kcal/mol | Ccb | Colomina, Jimenez, et al., 1986 | see Colomina, Boned, et al., 1961; ALS |
| ΔfH°gas | -78.97 | kcal/mol | N/A | Corral, 1960 | Value computed using ΔfHsolid° value of -429.2±1.1 kj/mol from Corral, 1960 and ΔsubH° value of 98.8 kj/mol from Colomina, Jimenez, et al., 1986.; DRB |
| ΔfH°gas | -77.56 | kcal/mol | N/A | Breitenbach and Derkosch, 1951 | Value computed using ΔfHsolid° value of -423.3±3.8 kj/mol from Breitenbach and Derkosch, 1951 and ΔsubH° value of 98.8 kj/mol from Colomina, Jimenez, et al., 1986.; DRB |
Condensed phase thermochemistry data
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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
ALS - Hussein Y. Afeefy, Joel F. Liebman, and Stephen E. Stein
DH - Eugene S. Domalski and Elizabeth D. Hearing
| Quantity | Value | Units | Method | Reference | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ΔfH°solid | -102.6 ± 0.36 | kcal/mol | Ccb | Colomina, Jimenez, et al., 1986 | see Colomina, Boned, et al., 1961; ALS |
| ΔfH°solid | -102.58 ± 0.26 | kcal/mol | Ccb | Corral, 1960 | Different experiments; ALS |
| ΔfH°solid | -101.17 ± 0.90 | kcal/mol | Ccb | Breitenbach and Derkosch, 1951 | Reanalyzed by Cox and Pilcher, 1970, Original value = -101.0 kcal/mol; ALS |
| Quantity | Value | Units | Method | Reference | Comment |
| ΔcH°solid | -923.1 ± 0.2 | kcal/mol | Ccb | Colomina, Jimenez, et al., 1986 | see Colomina, Boned, et al., 1961; Corresponding ΔfHºsolid = -102.6 kcal/mol (simple calculation by NIST; no Washburn corrections); ALS |
| ΔcH°solid | -923.10 ± 0.22 | kcal/mol | Ccb | Corral, 1960 | Different experiments; Corresponding ΔfHºsolid = -102.57 kcal/mol (simple calculation by NIST; no Washburn corrections); ALS |
| ΔcH°solid | -924.5 | kcal/mol | Ccb | Breitenbach and Derkosch, 1951 | Corresponding ΔfHºsolid = -101.2 kcal/mol (simple calculation by NIST; no Washburn corrections); ALS |
Constant pressure heat capacity of solid
| Cp,solid (cal/mol*K) | Temperature (K) | Reference | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40.39 | 298. | Andrews, Lynn, et al., 1926 | T = 22 to 225 C.; DH |
IR Spectrum
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Mass spectrum (electron ionization)
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| NIST MS number | 153859 |
Gas Chromatography
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Normal alkane RI, non-polar column, temperature ramp
| Column type | Active phase | I | Reference | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capillary | DB-5 | 1213. | Ali, Wurster, et al., 2008 | 30. m/0.25 mm/0.25 μm, Helium, 70. C @ 1. min, 3. K/min; Tend: 220. C |
| Capillary | DB-5 | 1213. | Awadi Ali, Wurster, et al., 2008 | 70. C @ 1. min, 3. K/min; Column length: 30. m; Column diameter: 0.25 mm; Tend: 220. C |
References
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Colomina, Jimenez, et al., 1986
Colomina, M.; Jimenez, P.; Roux, M.V.; Turrion, C.,
Propiedades termoquimicas de derivados del acido benzoico. XIII. Presiones de vapor y entalpias de sublimacion y formacion de los acidos toluicos,
An. Quim., 1986, 82, 126-130. [all data]
Colomina, Boned, et al., 1961
Colomina, M.; Boned, M.L.; Turrion, C.,
Investigaciones termoquimicas sobre los acidos alquilbenzoicos. I. Acidos toluicos,
An. Fis. Quim., 1961, 57, 655-664. [all data]
Corral, 1960
Corral, L.B.,
Investigaciones termoquimicas sobre los acidos toluicos y dimetilbenzoicos,
Rev. R. Acad. Cienc., 1960, 54, 365-403. [all data]
Breitenbach and Derkosch, 1951
Breitenbach, J.W.; Derkosch, J.,
Verbrennungswarmen von peroxyden und verwandten verbindungen sowie von polystrolen,
Monatsh. Chem., 1951, 82, 177-179. [all data]
Cox and Pilcher, 1970
Cox, J.D.; Pilcher, G.,
Thermochemistry of Organic and Organometallic Compounds, Academic Press, New York, 1970, 1-636. [all data]
Andrews, Lynn, et al., 1926
Andrews, D.H.; Lynn, G.; Johnston, J.,
The heat capacities and heat of crystallization of some isomeric aromatic compounds,
J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1926, 48, 1274-1287. [all data]
Ali, Wurster, et al., 2008
Ali, N.A.A.; Wurster, M.; Arnold, N.; Teichert, A.; Schmidt, J.; Lindequist, U.; Wessjohann, L.,
Chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils from the oleogum resins of three endemic soqotraen Boswellia species,
Rec. Nat. Prod., 2008, 2, 1, 6-12. [all data]
Awadi Ali, Wurster, et al., 2008
Awadi Ali, N.A.; Wurster, M.; Arnold, N.; Teicher, A.; Schmidt, J.; Lindequist, U.; Wessjohann, L.,
Chemical composition and biological activity of essential oils from the Oleogum resins of three endemic soqotraen Boswellia species,
Rec. Nat. Prod., 2008, 2, 1, 6-12. [all data]
Notes
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- Symbols used in this document:
Cp,solid Constant pressure heat capacity of solid ΔcH°solid Enthalpy of combustion of solid at standard conditions ΔfH°gas Enthalpy of formation of gas at standard conditions ΔfH°solid Enthalpy of formation of solid at standard conditions - Data from NIST Standard Reference Database 69: NIST Chemistry WebBook
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