Methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate
[CAS# 57556-31-7]

Identification

• Name: Methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 166.17
• CAS Registry Number: 57556-31-7
• EC Number: 691-019-9

Properties

• Density: 1.169
• Melting point: 106-110 °C
• Boiling point: 275 °C
• Flash point: 117 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302