3-Methylsalicylic acid, 99%

Description

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

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

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

• CAS Min %: 98.5
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: 164.0°C to 167.0°C
• Color: White
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₃(OH)CO₂H
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 10, 220
• Merck Index: 15, 2570
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 1.5g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alkali hydroxides, soluble in chloroform, alcohol and ether
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Fine Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Methylsalicylic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of s
EINECSNumber	201-473-8

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only