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3-Methylsalicylic acid, 99%
CAS: 83-40-9 | C8H8O3 | 152.15 g/mol
$39.73 - $75.03
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 83-40-9 |
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| 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 |
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AAL1582514
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L1582514 |
25 g |
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AAL1582522
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Thermo Scientific Chemicals
L1582522 |
100 g |
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Description
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.
Applications3-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
| 83-40-9 | |
| 152.15 | |
| WHSXTWFYRGOBGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 6738 | |
| 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid |
| C8H8O3 | |
| MFCD00002448 | |
| 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 | |
| CHEBI:20141 | |
| CC1=CC=CC(C(O)=O)=C1O |
Specifications
| 83-40-9 | |
| Odorless | |
| MFCD00002448 | |
| 2086811 | |
| 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 | |
| WHSXTWFYRGOBGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid | |
| 6738 | |
| 152.15 | |
| 3-Methylsalicylic acid |
| 163°C to 167°C | |
| C8H8O3 | |
| 25 g | |
| 14,2581 | |
| Soluble in Alcohol,Chloroform,Ether and Water (hot). | |
| CC1=CC=CC(C(O)=O)=C1O | |
| 152.15 | |
| CHEBI:20141 | |
| 99% |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H301-H318-H315-H335
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes serious eye damage.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H302-H315-H318-H335
EINECSNumber : 201-473-8
RTECSNumber : GP3920000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only