3-Methylsalicylic acid CAS#: 83-40-9; ChemWhat Code: 59372
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 3-Methylsalicylic acid |
| Synonyms | 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid;3-Methylsalicylic acid;Cresotic acid;Hydroxytoluic acid;NSC 50796;2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid, o-Cresotic acid;3-Methylsalicylic acid ,99%;3-Methylsalicylic ac |
| CAS Registry Number | 83-40-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| EINECS | 209-447-8 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 98-100 °C(lit.) |
| Storage | -20?C Freezer |
| Solubulity | methanol: soluble5%, clear to slightly hazy (Colorlessto faint brown) |
| form | Fine Powder |
| Color | Almost white |
| PH | 2.8 (1.5g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Water Solubility | 1.5 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,2581 |
| BRN | 2086811 |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | Hydroxytoluic acid(83-40-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-(83-40-9) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| R Phrase | 22-37/38-41 |
| S Phrase | 26-36/39-22 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | BZ4385000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29182990 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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