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3-Methylsalicylic acid

Synonym(s):o-Cresotic acid;2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid

  • CAS NO.:83-40-9
  • Empirical Formula: C8H8O3
  • Molecular Weight: 152.15
  • MDL number: MFCD00002448
  • EINECS: 201-473-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-09 19:38:33
3-Methylsalicylic acid Structural

What is 3-Methylsalicylic acid?

Chemical properties

White To Slightly Reddish Crystalline Solid

The Uses of 3-Methylsalicylic acid

3-Methylsalicylic acid is used in manufacture of dyes.

The Uses of 3-Methylsalicylic acid

Toxicity is similar to salicylic acid. Used in manufacturing of dyes

The Uses of 3-Methylsalicylic acid

analgesic, antiseptic

Definition

ChEBI: A monohydroxybenzoic acid consisting of salicylic acid carrying a methyl group at the 3-position.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthesis, p. 758, 1984 DOI: 10.1055/s-1984-30960

General Description

3-Methylsalicylic acid reacts with WOCl4 to yield tungsten(VI) oxo-salicylate complexes.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the acid from water. [Beilstein 10 H 220, 10 II 131, 10 III 505, 10 IV 601.]

Properties of 3-Methylsalicylic acid

Melting point: 163-165 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 234.6°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.2143 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure  0.065-0.307Pa at 25℃
refractive index  1.4945 (estimate)
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  methanol: soluble5%, clear to slightly hazy (colorlessto faint brown)
form  Fine Powder
pka pK1:2.99 (25°C)
color  Almost white
PH 2.8 (1.5g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Water Solubility  1.5 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck  14,2581
BRN  2086811
CAS DataBase Reference 83-40-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Hydroxytoluic acid(83-40-9)
EPA Substance Registry System 3-Methylsalicylic acid (83-40-9)

Safety information for 3-Methylsalicylic acid

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H318: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.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Computed Descriptors for 3-Methylsalicylic acid

InChIKey WHSXTWFYRGOBGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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