Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

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Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, fixed Oils, Propylene Glycol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Hygroscopic. Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 23287-26-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00020051
• InChI Key: SUHLUMKZPUMAFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl 3-methylsalicylate, methyl o-cresotinate, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester, levegal pt, 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, 2,3-cresotic acid, methyl ester, methyl-3-methylsalicylate, methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-benzoate, methyl o-cresotate, 3-methylsalicylic acid methyl ester
• PubChem CID: 31835
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=CC(C)=C1O

• Melting Point: 28°C to 30°C
• Boiling Point: 234°C to 236°C
• Quantity: 10 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ethanol,fixed Oils,Propylene Glycol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 166.18
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	245-557-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only