3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid
[CAS# 6934-03-8]

Identification

• Name: 3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 3-tert-Butyl-2-hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid; 3-tert-Butyl-6-methylsalicylic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₃
• Molecular Weight: 208.25
• CAS Registry Number: 6934-03-8
• EC Number: 636-201-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.19 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.135±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 170 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Lespagnol, A.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319