| Identification | More | [Name]
5-Methylsalicylic acid | [CAS]
89-56-5 | [Synonyms]
2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOIC ACID
2-HYDROXY-5-METHYLBENZOIC ACID
2-HYDROXY-M-TOLUIC ACID
3-METHYL-2-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
3-METHYLSALICYLIC ACID
5-METHYLSALICYLIC ACID
6-HYDROXY-M-TOLUIC ACID
AKOS BBS-00004399
CRESOTIC ACID
Hydroxytoluic acid
O-CRESOTIC ACID
O-CRESOTINIC ACID
P-CRESOTIC ACID
RARECHEM AL BE 0711
RARECHEM AL BE 0811
2,5-Cresotic acid
2,5-cresoticacid
2-hydroxy-5-methyl-benzoicaci
5-Methyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
6-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid | [EINECS(EC#)]
201-918-6 | [Molecular Formula]
C8H8O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00002461 | [Molecular Weight]
152.15 | [MOL File]
89-56-5.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
white to beige powder | [Melting point ]
150-154 °C (lit.) | [Boiling point ]
234.6°C (rough estimate) | [density ]
1.2143 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.4945 (estimate) | [storage temp. ]
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature | [form ]
Powder | [pka]
pK1:4.08 (25°C) | [color ]
White to beige | [Water Solubility ]
21.9g/L(100 ºC) | [Merck ]
2582 | [BRN ]
1909076 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
89-56-5(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
5-Methylsalicylic acid(89-56-5) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xn,Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin .
R41:Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36/39:Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection .
S22:Do not breathe dust .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
GP3920200
| [HS Code ]
29182110 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
white to beige powder | [Uses]
5-Methylsalicylic acid was used in generation of o-sulfate conjugates in situ and their analysis by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry. | [Uses]
Toxicity is similar to salicylic acid. 5-Methylsalicylic acid is used in manufacturing of dyes.
| [Uses]
Toxicity is similar to salicylic acid. Used in manufacturing of dyes. | [Preparation]
5-Methylsalicylic acid can be prepared by hydroxylation of 3-methylbenzoic acid. | [General Description]
5-Methylsalicylic acid exhibits a significant cross-reactivity during fluorescent polarization immunoassay for salicylates in serum. | [Purification Methods]
Crystallise the acid from H2O. [Beilstein 10 H 227, 10 II 134, 10 III 516, 10 IV 610.] |
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