o-Toluic acid is part of a group of Benzoic acid (B203900) derivatives that possess inhibitory activity against mushroom tyrosinases. o-Toluic acid is also used as a reagent to synthesize halogen-substituted benzoic acids (such as 2,4-Dichlorobenzoic acid [D431955]), which have potential muscle stimulating effects. Molecular Formula: C8H8O2 Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Molecular Weight: 136.15