4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid

CAS NO.：4919-37-3
Empirical Formula: C9H10O3
Molecular Weight: 166.17
MDL number: MFCD00016536
EINECS: 256-495-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-11 15:28:25

What is 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid?

Chemical properties

off-white to light pink or light beige crystalline

The Uses of 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid

4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid is widely used as a reagent for potent TTR amyloidogenesis inhibitors. It plays an important role as an intermediate in agrochemicals and dyestuffs. It is also used in the preparation of mexiletine derivatives.

What are the applications of Application

A reagent for potent TTR amyloidogenesis inhibitors and Mexiletine derivatives

Properties of 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid

Melting point:	221-226 °C
Boiling point:	254.38°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.1708 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5500 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Soluble in methanol.
form	Crystalline Powder
pka	4.71±0.10(Predicted)
color	Off-white to light pink or light beige
BRN	2576289
CAS DataBase Reference	4919-37-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	3,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid(4919-37-3)

Safety information for 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic 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. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.