3-Methylsalicylic acid
CAS Number83-40-9
FormulaCH3C6H3(OH)CO2H
Mol. Weight152.15 g/mol
3-Methylsalicylic acid
What is 3-Methylsalicylic acid?
3-Methylsalicylic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 83-40-9 and molecular formula CH3C6H3(OH)CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
3-Methylsalicylic acid was used in the synthesis of:
• 8-methyl-2-thioxo-2,3-d
• 7-hydroxy-8-methyl-2-th
• (R)-, (S)- and (RS)-hydroxymethylmexiletine2
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3C6H3(OH)CO2H
Molecular Weight
152.15 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥98.0% (T)
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS07Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302-H315-H318-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
Melting Point
163-165 °C(lit.)
163-165 °C
EC Number
201-473-8
WGK Germany
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