Description

Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate (CAS No. 141607-09-2) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₂O₃. This ester derivative of benzoic acid features a hydroxyl group at the 3-position and a methyl group at the 2-position, making it a valuable intermediate for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis. With a molecular weight of 180.20 g/mol, it is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with ≥95% purity (HPLC). Suitable for research and industrial applications, it is packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability and longevity. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.

Properties

• CAS Number: 141607-09-2
• Complexity: 179
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-benzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-3-13-10(12)8-5-4-6-9(11)7(8)2/h4-6,11H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: WWTLEVOTRVPTOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 180.078644241
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 180.20
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=C(C(=CC=C1)O)C
• Topological: 46.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 180.078644241
• Synonyms: Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate, 141607-09-2, Benzoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, ethyl ester, MFCD18396518, SCHEMBL1235309, Ethyl3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate, DTXSID70572163, ethyl 2-methyl-3-hydroxybenzoate, WWTLEVOTRVPTOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N, ZB0020, AKOS017514858, AS-67042, DA-45146, CS-0101339, W15304

Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals. It serves as a building block for fragrances, UV absorbers, and polymer additives. Researchers also utilize it in organic catalysis and material science studies due to its reactive hydroxyl and ester functional groups.

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