3-Methylsalicylic acid, 99%

Description

CAS: 83-40-9 | C8H8O3 | 152.15 g/mol

3-Methylsalicylic acid was used in the synthesis of 8-methyl-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydro-4H-1,3-benzoxazin-4-one, 7-hydroxy-8-methyl-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydro-4H-1,3-benzoxazin-4-one, (R)-, (S)- and (RS)-hydroxymethylmexiletine.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals 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 Chemicals.

Applications
3-Methylsalicylic acid was used in the synthesis of 8-methyl-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydro-4H-1,3-benzoxazin-4-one, 7-hydroxy-8-methyl-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydro-4H-1,3-benzoxazin-4-one, (R)-, (S)- and (RS)-hydroxymethylmexiletine.

Solubility
Soluble in Alcohol, Chloroform, Ether and Water (hot).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 83-40-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00002448
• InChI Key: WHSXTWFYRGOBGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-methylsalicylic acid, hydroxytoluic acid, o-cresotic acid, o-cresotinic acid, cresotic acid, o-homosalicylic acid, 2-hydroxy-m-toluic acid, 2,3-cresotinic acid, cresotinic acid, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl
• PubChem CID: 6738
• ChEBI: CHEBI:20141
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC(C(O)=O)=C1O

• Melting Point: 163°C to 167°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 2086811
• Merck Index: 14,2581
• Solubility Information: Soluble in Alcohol,Chloroform,Ether and Water (hot).
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Methylsalicylic 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
EINECSNumber	201-473-8
RTECSNumber	GP3920000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only