2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid
- CAS NO.：567-61-3
- Empirical Formula: C8H8O3
- Molecular Weight: 152.15
- MDL number: MFCD01194284
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-08-21 22:16:43
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) |
 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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