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Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate

CAS No.
23287-26-5
Chemical Name:
Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate
Synonyms
levegalpt;Methyl o-cresotate;RARECHEM AL BF 0711;TIMTEC-BB SBB007735;METHYL O-CRESOTINATE;Methyl-3-methylsalicylat;Methyl3-MethylSalicyclate;METHYL 3-METHYLSALICYLATE;2,3-cresoticacid,methylester;o-Cresotic acid, methyl ester
CBNumber:
CB6409814
Molecular Formula:
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight:
166.17
MDL Number:
MFCD00020051
MOL File:
23287-26-5.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-09-12 18:54:15

Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate Properties

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)
form Oil
pka 10.10±0.10(Predicted)
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)
FDA UNII 6N2H1LOP9K
EPA Substance Registry System Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester (23287-26-5)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H303-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P280a-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36/37/39-37
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  38220090
NFPA 704
1
2 0

Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate price More Price(36)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
TRC TRC-B585335-5G Methyl 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate 23287-26-5 5g $139 2026-06-03 Buy
TRC TRC-B585335-1G Methyl 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate 23287-26-5 1g $63 2026-06-03 Buy
TRC TRC-B585335-10G Methyl 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate 23287-26-5 10g $214 2026-06-03 Buy
Biosynth FM70981 Methyl 3-methylsalicylate 23287-26-5 25g $259.5 2026-06-04 Buy
Biosynth FM70981 Methyl 3-methylsalicylate 23287-26-5 50g $389.5 2026-06-04 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
TRC-B585335-5G 5g $139 Buy
TRC-B585335-1G 1g $63 Buy
TRC-B585335-10G 10g $214 Buy
FM70981 25g $259.5 Buy
FM70981 50g $389.5 Buy

Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Uses

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.

Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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