2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid

2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid Basic information

Product Name:	2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid
Synonyms:	2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid ,97%;6-Methylsalicylic acid, 2-Carboxy-3-hydroxytoluene, 2-Carboxy-3-methylphenol;2,6-cresoticacid;6-ms;6-msa;2-HYDROXY-6-METHYLBENZOIC ACID;6-METHYLSALICYLIC ACID;6-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid
CAS:	567-61-3
MF:	C8H8O3
MW:	152.15
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Product Categories:	Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Amides, Anilides, Anhydrides & Salts;Carboxylic Acids;Phenyls & Phenyl-Het;Carboxylic Acids;Phenyls & Phenyl-Het
Mol File:	567-61-3.mol

2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid Chemical Properties

Melting point	141.5-142 °C
Boiling point	300.4±30.0 °C(Predicted)
density	1.304±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	DMF: 5 mg/ml; DMF:PBS(pH 7.2)(1:1): 0.5 mg/ml; DMSO: 5 mg/ml
form	A crystalline solid
pka	pK1:3.32 (25°C)

Safety Information

HS Code

2918290090

MSDS Information

2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties	White solid
Definition	ChEBI: 6-methylsalicylic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is salicylic acid in which the hydrogen ortho to the carboxylic acid group is substituted by a methyl group. It has a role as a Penicillium metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 6-methylsalicylate.

2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

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