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2-(m-Tolyl)propanoic acid; CAS No.: 73721-06-9; 2-(m-Tolyl)propanoic acid. PROPERTIES: This compound is a 2-(m-Tolyl)propanoic acid appearing as white crystalline powder. Its molecular weight is approximately 166.20 g/mol. It has melting point around 65-70 C. The compound is moderately soluble in organic solvents like acetone and ethyl acetate but has limited water solubility. It shows good chemical stability under normal conditions but may decompose upon prolonged exposure to high temperatures. Store in tightly sealed containers below 30 C. Avoid exposure to strong oxidizing agents. Handle with care as it may cause skin and eye irritation. Use appropriate protective equipment when handling. APPLICATIONS: 2-(m-Tolyl)propanoic acid is used in pharmaceutical industry as intermediate for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as detailed in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. It's employed in synthesis of certain herbicides mentioned in Pest Management Science. Additionally, this compound serves as starting material for synthesizing flavor compounds reported in Food Chemistry journal. The meta-tolyl group provides specific steric and electronic effects beneficial in drug design and agrochemical applications.