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3-Methylsalicylic acid, 99%

Catalog No. AAL1582514
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Description

CAS: 83-40-9 | C8H8O3 | 152.15 g/mol

3-Methylsalicylic acid was used in the synthesis of 8-methyl-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydro-4H-1,3-benzoxazin-4-one, 7-hydroxy-8-methyl-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydro-4H-1,3-benzoxazin-4-one, (R)-, (S)- and (RS)-hydroxymethylmexiletine.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
3-Methylsalicylic acid was used in the synthesis of 8-methyl-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydro-4H-1,3-benzoxazin-4-one, 7-hydroxy-8-methyl-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydro-4H-1,3-benzoxazin-4-one, (R)-, (S)- and (RS)-hydroxymethylmexiletine.

Solubility
Soluble in Alcohol, Chloroform, Ether and Water (hot).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 83-40-9
Molecular Formula C8H8O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 152.15
MDL Number MFCD00002448
InChI Key WHSXTWFYRGOBGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 3-methylsalicylic acid, hydroxytoluic acid, o-cresotic acid, o-cresotinic acid, cresotic acid, o-homosalicylic acid, 2-hydroxy-m-toluic acid, 2,3-cresotinic acid, cresotinic acid, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl
PubChem CID 6738
ChEBI CHEBI:20141
IUPAC Name 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
SMILES CC1=CC=CC(C(O)=O)=C1O

Specifications

Melting Point 163°C to 167°C
Odor Odorless
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 2086811
Merck Index 14,2581
Solubility Information Soluble in Alcohol,Chloroform,Ether and Water (hot).
Formula Weight 152.15
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 3-Methylsalicylic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H315-H318-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H301-H318-H315-H335
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes serious eye damage.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 201-473-8
RTECSNumber GP3920000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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