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METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE

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METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE Basic information

Product Name:
METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE
Synonyms:
  • 2,3-Cresotic acid, methyl ester
  • 2,3-cresoticacid,methylester
  • 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-benzoicacimethylester
  • Benzoicacid,2-hydroxy-3-methyl-,methylester
  • levegalpt
  • Methyl ester of 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
  • RARECHEM AL BF 0711
  • O-CRESOTINIC ACID METHYL ESTER
CAS:
23287-26-5
MF:
C9H10O3
MW:
166.17
EINECS:
245-557-2
Product Categories:
  • Aromatic Esters
  • Intermediates of Dyes and Pigments
Mol File:
23287-26-5.mol
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METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE Chemical Properties

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)
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Safety Information

Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
26-36/37/39-37
TSCA 
Yes
HS Code 
38220090

MSDS

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METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE Usage And Synthesis

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.

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