Description

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic Acid (CAS No. 603-80-5) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₈O₃. This fine chemical is widely utilized in pharmaceutical research, organic synthesis, and material science due to its versatile phenolic and carboxylic acid functionalities. The product is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring optimal performance in sensitive applications. Available in various packaging options to suit laboratory and industrial-scale needs, it is stored under controlled conditions to maintain stability. Ideal for researchers and scientists requiring reliable building blocks for complex molecular architectures.

Properties

• CAS Number: 603-80-5
• Complexity: 155
• IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-5-6(8(10)11)3-2-4-7(5)9/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI Key: RIERSGULWXEJKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 152.047344113
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 152.15
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC=C1O)C(=O)O
• Topological: 57.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 152.047344113
• Synonyms: 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic Acid, DTXSID50291103, DTXCID80242249, 629-955-7, 603-80-5, 3-Hydroxy-o-toluic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl benzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, 3,2-Cresotic acid, 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybenzoic acid, MFCD00671541, 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoicacid, 3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid, Kresolsaure, 3,2-Cresotic Acid; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybenzoic Acid; NSC 73133;, NSC73133, methyl 3-hydroxybenzoic acid, NCIOpen2_000440, SCHEMBL25755, SCHEMBL1806580, SCHEMBL3428763, NSC-73133, SBB063019, AKOS006230194, AC-2546, CS-W019788, FH03702, FS-3157, SY001962, H0885, ST50824324, EN300-98007, Q27464394, Z1201620461, PF0

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic Acid serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its phenolic and carboxylic acid groups make it valuable for coupling reactions and derivatization. Researchers employ it in drug discovery for scaffold modifications. It is also used in material science for polymer and coating applications. Suitable for both academic and industrial R&D settings.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (15.2%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (15.2%)

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