5-Methylsalicylic acid

Overview

IDCS-4037602671FB

CAS RN89-56-5

Synonyms 5-Methylsalicylic acid
89-56-5
2-HYDROXY-5-METHYLBENZOIC ACID
p-Cresotic acid
2,5-Cresotic acid
p-Cresotinic acid
p-Homosalicylic acid
5-Methyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
6-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
5-methyl salicylic acid More…

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Identification

Molecular FormulaC8H8O3

Molecular Weight152.15 g/mol

CAS Number89-56-5

IUPAC Name

2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoic acid

CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)C(=O)O

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

DLGBEGBHXSAQOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety & Regulations

⚠ Warning Handle according to recommended safety guidelines.

WarningH302 (98%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
WarningH315 (98%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
WarningH319 (98%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
WarningH335 (96%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]