• Name

  3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

• EINECS -0
• CAS No. 603-80-5
• Article Data23
• CAS DataBase
• Density 1.304 g/cm³
• Solubility
• Melting Point 143-148 °C
• Formula C₈H₈O₃
• Boiling Point 336.6 °C at 760 mmHg
• Molecular Weight 152.15
• Flash Point 171.6 °C
• Transport Information
• Appearance Light yellow crystalline solid
• Safety 26-36
• Risk Codes 36/37/38
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.;
• Synonyms NSC73133;2-Methyl-3-hydroxybenzoic acid;3,2-Cresoticacid (8CI);
• PSA 57.53000
• LogP 1.39880

3-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid
The MF of 3-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID(603-80-5): C₈H₈O₃
The MW of 3-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID(603-80-5): 152.15
mp: 143-148°C
Density: 1.304 g/cm³ 
Flash Point: 171.6 °C
Boiling Point: 336.6 °C at 760 mmHg 
Index of Refraction: 1.599 
Appearance: Light Yellow Crystalline Solid
Categories: Acids and Derivatives;Alcohols and Derivatives;Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Amides, Anilides, Anhydrides & Salts;Organic acids;Aromatics Compounds;Aromatics;Pesticide Intermediate;Nelfinavir Mesylate
Synonyms: 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybenzoicacid;HMBA;3-HYDROXY-O-TOLUIC ACID;3-HYDROXY-2-TOLUIC ACID;3-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID;Hydroxytoluicacid,98%;3,2-Cresotic Acid;NSC 73133
The Structure of 3-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID(603-80-5):

3-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID Safety Profile