4-Methylsalicylic acid
Synonym(s):m-Cresotic acid;2-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
- CAS NO.：50-85-1
- Empirical Formula: C8H8O3
- Molecular Weight: 152.15
- MDL number: MFCD00002454
- EINECS: 200-068-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-12-06 16:16:49
What is 4-Methylsalicylic acid?
Chemical properties
4-Methylsalicylic acid is white to greyish-beige powder
The Uses of 4-Methylsalicylic acid
4-Methylsalicylic acid was used to inhibit the medium chain acyl- CoA synthetase.
The Uses of 4-Methylsalicylic acid
4-Methylsalicylic acid is similar to salicylic acid. Used in manufacturing of dyes.
The Uses of 4-Methylsalicylic acid
In manufacture of dyes.
What are the applications of Application
4-Methylsalicylic acid is an inhibitor of ACSM (medium chain acyl-CoA synthetase)
Definition
4-Methylsalicylic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid consisting of salicylic acid having a methyl group at the 4-position.
General Description
The heteroleptic tris-cyclometalated iridium(III) complex with 4-methylsalicylic acid (Msal) was synthesized and characterized.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from water. It sublimes at 130o/11mm. [Beilstein 10 H 233, 10 II 137, 10 III 521, 10 IV 617.]
Properties of 4-Methylsalicylic acid
| Melting point: | 173-177 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 234.6°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.2143 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4945 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly, Sonicated), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Powder |
| pka | pK1:3.17 (25°C) |
| color | White to grayish-beige |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water 10 g/L @ 20℃. |
| Merck | 14,2580 |
| BRN | 2208140 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 50-85-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid(50-85-1) |
Safety information for 4-Methylsalicylic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral 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 4-Methylsalicylic acid
| InChIKey | NJESAXZANHETJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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