3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 55289-05-9]

Identification

• Name: 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 2-methyl-3-hydroxybenzoate; Methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 166.17
• CAS Registry Number: 55289-05-9
• EC Number: 812-104-0

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (3.8 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.169±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 66-67 ºC (hexane )^**
• Boiling point: 282.2±20.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 121.8±14.5 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Takamura, Hiroyoshi; Heterocycles 2009, V77(1), P351-364.

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