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Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate, 97%, Thermo Scientific™
Description
This Thermo Scientific 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.
Applications
Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate, is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also used as an important organic intermediate. Some other applications include it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce 2-(2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propan-2-ol. The reaction occurs with reagent Tetrahydrofuran.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, fixed Oils, Propylene Glycol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Hygroscopic. Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate, is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also used as an important organic intermediate. Some other applications include it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce 2-(2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propan-2-ol. The reaction occurs with reagent Tetrahydrofuran.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, fixed Oils, Propylene Glycol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Hygroscopic. Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Specifications
Specifications
| CAS | 23287-26-5 |
| Boiling Point | 234°C to 236°C |
| Molecular Formula | C9H10O3 |
| Quantity | 10g |
| MDL Number | MFCD00020051 |
| Synonym | methyl 3-methylsalicylate, methyl o-cresotinate, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester, levegal pt, 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, 2,3-cresotic acid, methyl ester, methyl-3-methylsalicylate, methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-benzoate, methyl o-cresotate, 3-methylsalicylic acid methyl ester |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ethanol,fixed Oils,Propylene Glycol. Insoluble in water. |
| InChI Key | SUHLUMKZPUMAFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | COC(=O)C1=CC=CC(C)=C1O |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 245-557-2 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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