3-Methoxysalicylic acid
Synonym(s):3-Methoxysalicylic acid
- CAS NO.:877-22-5
- Empirical Formula: C8H8O4
- Molecular Weight: 168.15
- MDL number: MFCD00002445
- EINECS: 212-888-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 3-Methoxysalicylic acid?
Chemical properties
beige powder
The Uses of 3-Methoxysalicylic acid
o-Vanillic Acid, is a derivative of Vanillic Acid (V097350), used as a flavoring agent. o-Vanillic Acid, is also a building block used for the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical compounds such as Warfarin (W498500), and Phenprocoumon (P318820).
The Uses of 3-Methoxysalicylic acid
2-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid was used as internal standard during the simultaneous quantification of acetylsalicylic acid and its metabolite salicylic acid in human plasma by high-performance liquid chromatography. It was used in large-scale synthesis of 7-methoxy-3(2H)-benzofuranone.
Definition
ChEBI: 3-methoxysalicylic acid is benzoic acid substituted with a hydroxy group at position C-2 and a methoxy group at position C-3. It has a role as a metabolite.
Properties of 3-Methoxysalicylic acid
Melting point: | 147-150 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point: | 217.07°C (rough estimate) |
Density | 1.1816 (rough estimate) |
refractive index | 1.4611 (estimate) |
storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
solubility | DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
pka | 2.85±0.10(Predicted) |
form | Solid |
color | Off-White to Beige |
BRN | 2209642 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 877-22-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for 3-Methoxysalicylic 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. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. 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 3-Methoxysalicylic acid
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