5-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

Applications
5-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in refrigerated conditions. Incompatible wit

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 578-22-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.15
• MDL Number: MFCD09833184
• InChI Key: ZIOYQUNKXJQXQY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-benzoic acid, 5,2-cresotic acid, 5-hydroxy-o-toluic acid, benzoic acid, 5-hydroxy-2-methyl, 2-methyl-5-hydroxybenzoic acid, acmc-1b0c9, ksc494s9h, 5-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid
• PubChem CID: 235188
• IUPAC Name: 5-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 182°C to 187°C
• Quantity: 1 g
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H318-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H318-H315-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

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