Overview

IDCS-A1FFD8E39DCD
CAS RN50-85-1
Synonyms 2-Hydroxy-p-toluic acid
RefChem:99943
4-METHYLSALICYLIC ACID
50-85-1
2-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
m-Cresotic acid
m-Cresotinic acid
2,4-Cresotic acid
m-Homosalicylic acid
4-Methyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid More…

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Identification

Molecular FormulaC8H8O3
Molecular Weight152.15 g/mol
CAS Number50-85-1
IUPAC Name

2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid

CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)O
InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)7(9)4-5/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)

NJESAXZANHETJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety & Regulations

⚠ Warning Handle according to recommended safety guidelines.
  • WarningH302 (98.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • WarningH315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • WarningH319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • WarningH335 (90.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Storage Conditions

Store at ambient temperature and humidity (2–8 °C).

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2-Hydroxy-p-toluic acid

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