METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE

CAS NO.：23287-26-5
Empirical Formula: C9H10O3
Molecular Weight: 166.17
MDL number: MFCD00020051
EINECS: 245-557-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE?

The Uses of METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE

Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate, is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also used as an important organic intermediate. Some other applications include it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce 2-(2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propan-2-ol. The reaction occurs with reagent Tetrahydrofuran.

Properties of METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE

Melting point:	28-30°C
Boiling point:	234-236°C
Density	1.1683
refractive index	1.5354 (estimate)
Flash point:	234-236°C
storage temp.	Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	10.10±0.10(Predicted)
form	Oil
color	Light Brown to Brown
Water Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, fixed Oils, Propylene Glycol. Insoluble in water.
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference	23287-26-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester (23287-26-5)

Safety information for METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H303: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. 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.