3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
Synonym(s):3,4-Cresotic acid;3-Hydroxy-p-toluic acid
- CAS NO.:586-30-1
- Empirical Formula: C8H8O3
- Molecular Weight: 152.15
- MDL number: MFCD00002511
- EINECS: 209-571-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 01:00:51
What is 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid?
Chemical properties
white to slightly beige powder
The Uses of 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
Methyl Hydroxybenzoic Acid is also used in the preparation of a potent tie-2 kinase inhibitor in the inhibition of angiogenesis and tumor suppression. Used in the preparation of inhibitors of phosphatine kinases.
Properties of 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
| Melting point: | 205-210 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 234.6°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.2143 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4447 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| pka | 4.25±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White to Light yellow to Light orange |
| Water Solubility | 43.5g/L(100 ºC) |
| BRN | 1936497 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 586-30-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic 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. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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. |
Computed Descriptors for 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
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