3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-BENZOIC ACID Chemical Properties

Melting point:

114.5-115 °C

Boiling point:

358.1±25.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.314±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

pka

4.20±0.10(Predicted)

form 

powder

color 

Off-white

InChI

InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c9-5-6-2-1-3-7(4-6)8(10)11/h1-4,9H,5H2,(H,10,11)

InChIKey

UOKBFIOAEPCADP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(O)(=O)C1=CC=CC(CO)=C1

Safety Information

HS Code 

2916399090

3-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-BENZOIC ACID Usage And Synthesis

Uses

3-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid is an intermediate for the synthesis of pesticides and flavors, and a good highlighter for color films.

Synthesis

3-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid can be prepared by acetic acid, catalys and initiator stirred with xylene and hydrogen peroxide at 115℃ for 1-5h.

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