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2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid

2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid Structural

What is 2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid?

Chemical properties

White solid

Definition

ChEBI: 6-methylsalicylic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is salicylic acid in which the hydrogen ortho to the carboxylic acid group is substituted by a methyl group. It has a role as a Penicillium metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 6-methylsalicylate.

Properties of 2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid

Melting point: 141.5-142 °C
Boiling point: 300.4±30.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.304±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  DMF: 5 mg/ml; DMF:PBS(pH 7.2)(1:1): 0.5 mg/ml; DMSO: 5 mg/ml
form  A crystalline solid
pka pK1:3.32 (25°C)

Safety information for 2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid

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