CH3C6H3NCO2

CH3C6H3NCO2 is a chemical formula that represents a class of organic compounds. Specifically, it indicates a molecule containing a methyl group (CH3) attached to a benzene ring (C6H3), which in turn is substituted with a cyanate group (NCO2). The exact positioning of these substituents on the benzene ring is not specified by this general formula.

Compounds fitting this formula are derivatives of toluene where a cyanate ester moiety is present. Toluene itself is a benzene ring with a single methyl group attached. The C6H3 portion signifies a benzene ring that has lost three hydrogen atoms to accommodate the other functional groups. The NCO2 group is characteristic of cyanates, which are organic esters of cyanic acid.

The properties of specific compounds with the formula CH3C6H3NCO2 would depend on the precise arrangement of the methyl and cyanate groups on the benzene ring (e.g., ortho, meta, or para isomers relative to each other). These compounds could potentially find applications in areas such as polymer synthesis, as intermediates in organic chemistry, or in the development of specialized materials, depending on their stability and reactivity. Further characterization and study would be required to determine their specific uses and toxicological profiles.