Product Name

  • Name

    3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid

  • EINECS 209-571-2
  • CAS No. 586-30-1
  • Article Data24
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.304 g/cm3
  • Solubility SOLVENT
  • Melting Point 205-210 °C(lit.)
  • Formula C8H8O3
  • Boiling Point 352.6 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 152.15
  • Flash Point 181.2 °C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance white to slightly beige powder
  • Safety 26-36-37/39
  • Risk Codes 36/37/38
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 586-30-1 (3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid)
  • Hazard Symbols IrritantXi,CorrosiveC
  • Synonyms 3-hydroxy-4-methyl-benzoic acid;1/C8H8O3/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)4-7(5)9/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11;4-Methyl-3-hydroxybenzoic acid;3,4-Cresotic acid;3-Hydroxy-p-toluic acid;
  • PSA 57.53000
  • LogP 1.39880

3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
Synonyms of 3-Hydroxy-p-toluic acid (CAS NO.586-30-1): EINECS 209-571-2 ; 4-Methyl-3-hydroxybenzoic acid ; 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid ; 3,4-Cresotic acid ; 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid, tech. ; 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic ; 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid 95%
CAS NO: 586-30-1
Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
Molecular Weight: 152.1473
Molecular Structure:

Melting Point: 205-210 °C
Product Categories: FINE Chemical & INTERMEDIATES ; Acids and Derivatives ; Alcohols and Derivatives ; Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Amides, Anilides, Anhydrides & Salts ; Benzoic acid ; Organic acids ; Acids & Esters ; Phenols 
Polar Surface Area: 35.53 Å2
Index of Refraction: 1.599
Molar Refractivity: 39.88 cm3
Molar Volume: 116.6 cm3
Surface Tension: 58 dyne/cm
Density of 3-Hydroxy-p-toluic acid (CAS NO.586-30-1): 1.304 g/cm3
Flash Point: 181.2 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 63.04 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 352.6 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 1.41E-05 mmHg at 25°C

3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid Safety Profile

Hazard Codes of 3-Hydroxy-p-toluic acid (CAS NO.586-30-1): IrritantXi,CorrosiveC
Risk Statements: 36/37/38 
R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36-37/39 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36: Wear suitable protective clothing. 
S37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
WGK Germany: 1
Hazard Note: Irritant
HS Code: 29182990