Methyl p-toluate explained

Methyl p-toluate is the organic compound with the formula CH3C6H4CO2CH3. It is a waxy white solid that is soluble in common organic solvents. It is the methyl ester of p-toluic acid. Methyl p-toluate per se is not particularly important but is an intermediate in some routes to dimethyl terephthalate, a commodity chemical.[1]

References

  1. p-Xylene Oxidation to Terephthalic Acid: A Literature Review Oriented toward Process Optimization and Development. Tomas, Rogerio A. F. . Bordado, Joao C. M. . Gomes, Joao F. P. . Chemical Reviews. 2013. 113. 10 . 7421–69 . 10.1021/cr300298j . 23767849.

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