Title: o-Toluamide

CAS Registry Number: 527-85-5

CAS Name: 2-Methylbenzamide

Molecular Formula: C8H9NO

Molecular Weight: 135.16

Percent Composition: C 71.09%, H 6.71%, N 10.36%, O 11.84%

Literature References: Prepd by reacting o-tolunitrile, hydrogen peroxide, 95% alcohol, and sodium hydroxide at 40-50°: Noller, Org. Synth. coll. vol. II, 586 (1943). Also prepared by reacting the nitrile with boron fluoride in dil acetic acid: Hauser, Hoffenberg, J. Org. Chem. 20, 1448 (1955).

Properties: Crystals from water, mp 144-145°. Very sol in alcohol, hot water, concd HCl, less sol in ether. Sparingly sol in benzene. Practically insol in cold water. Explosive. Keep away from open flame.

Melting point: mp 144-145°