Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

CAS NO.：19438-10-9
Empirical Formula: C8H8O3
Molecular Weight: 152.15
MDL number: MFCD00002295
EINECS: 243-071-5
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Update Date: 2024-04-26 14:09:12

What is Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate ?

Chemical properties

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The Uses of Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate is used in the preparation of 3-hydroxybenzene-1,2-dicarbaldehyde and O-methyl O-[3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl]O-(3-methylcarboxyphenyl) phosphorothioate.

The Uses of Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate has been used in synthesis of:

3-hydroxybenzene-1,2-dicarbaldehyde
O-methyl O-[3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl]O-(3-methylcarboxyphenyl) phosphorothioate

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate is a benzoate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 3-hydroxybenzoic acid with methanol. It has a role as an antibacterial agent. It is a benzoate ester, a member of phenols and a methyl ester. It is functionally related to a 3-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 16, p. 331, 1986 DOI: 10.1080/00397918608076314

Properties of Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

Melting point:	70-72 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	280-281 °C/709 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.1528
refractive index	1.4447 (estimate)
Flash point:	280-281°C/708mm
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	Soluble in chloroform, dimetyl Sulfoxide,ethanol and methanol.
pka	9.15±0.10(Predicted)
form	Crystals
color	Beige
BRN	2208129
CAS DataBase Reference	19438-10-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	3-HO-C6H4-COOCH3(19438-10-9)

Safety information for Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

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. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. 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.