METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE Property

Melting point:

28-30°C

Boiling point:

234-236°C

Density 

1.1683

refractive index 

1.5354 (estimate)

Flash point:

234-236°C

storage temp. 

Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

pka

10.10±0.10(Predicted)

form 

Oil

color 

Light Brown to Brown

Water Solubility 

Soluble in ethanol, fixed Oils, Propylene Glycol. Insoluble in water.

Sensitive 

Hygroscopic

CAS DataBase Reference

23287-26-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester (23287-26-5)

Safety

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-37

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

38220090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H303May be harmfulif swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P405Store locked up.

METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate, is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. It is also used as an important organic intermediate. Some other applications include it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce 2-(2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-phenyl)-propan-2-ol. The reaction occurs with reagent Tetrahydrofuran.