4-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBENZOIC ACID

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₈H₈O₃
CAS Number	578-39-2

FC-0240503

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid
SMILES	CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)O)C(=O)O
InChI Key	BBMFSGOFUHEVNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-5-4-6(9)2-3-7(5)8(10)11/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	339.1±30.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	177-181ºC
Flash Point	173.1±21.1 °C
Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

173.1±21.1 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.