5-Methylsalicylic acid CAS#: 89-56-5; ChemWhat Code: 59172
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 5-Methylsalicylic acid |
| Synonyms | 2,5-Cresotic acid;2,5-cresoticacid;2-hydroxy-5-methyl-benzoicaci;5-Methyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid;6-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid;alpha-Cresotinic acid;alpha-cresotinicacid;Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl- |
| CAS Registry Number | 89-56-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 152.15 |
| EINECS | 201-918-6 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 163-165 °C(lit.) |
| form | Powder |
| Color | White to beige |
| Merck | 2582 |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 5-Methylsalicylic acid(89-56-5) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xn,Xi |
| R Phrase | 22-37/38-41-36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 26-36/39-22-36 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | GP3920200 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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