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: 2026-09-12 18:54:15
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. |
Computed Descriptors for Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate
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