3-HYDROXY-4-METHYL BENZOIC ACID

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO. 586-30-1

3-HYDROXY-4-METHYL BENZOIC ACID
EINECS NO. 209-571-2
FORMULA CH3C6H3(OH)COOH
MOL WT. 138.12
H.S. CODE
TOXICITY
SYNONYMS 3-Hydroxy-p-toluylsäure;
3-hydroxy-p-toluic acid; 3-hydroxy-p-toluïque;   ácido 3-hidroxi-p-toluico; Acide;
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CLASSIFICATION

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE white to yellowish crystalline powder
MELTING POINT 207 - 211 C
BOILING POINT  
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
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FLASH POINT
STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions

APPLICATIONS

Benzoic acid derivatives substituted by hydroxy group or ether containing oxygen atom have active bacteriostatic and  fragrant properties. They are typically used in pharmaceutical and perfumery industry. The destructive metabolic property of oxygen containing benzoic acid derivatives such as protocatechuic acid (3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid) and veratric acid (3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid) is used in the application for pharmaceuticals. Protocatechuic acid is a catabolite of epinephrine. Prazosin, a peripheral vasodilator and antihypertensive, is also an example of the applicaion of veratric acid. Hydroxy and ether substituted benzoic acids feature analogue metabolite of aspirin (acetylsalicylic Acid). They are used as intermediates for pharmaceuticals (especially for antipyetic anlgesic, antirheumatism) and other organic synthesis. They are used as matrix for ionization of peptides, proteins and carbohydrates.
SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

 White to yellowish crystalline powder
PURITY 99.0% min

MELTING POINT

207  - 211 C
TRANSPORTATION
PACKING
HAZARD CLASS Not regulated
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OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: XI, Risk Phrases: 36/37/38, Safety Phrases: 26-37/39