3-Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

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3-Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid Structure
3-Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid structure
Common Name 3-Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
CAS Number 499-76-3 Molecular Weight 152.147
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 331.3±30.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C8H8O3 Melting Point 173-177 °C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 168.4±21.1 °C
Symbol GHS05 GHS07
GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word Danger

 Use of 3-Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid


4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid is a normal organic acid identified in urine specimens from a healthy population.

 Names

Name 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 3-Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid Biological Activity

Description 4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid is a normal organic acid identified in urine specimens from a healthy population.
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Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

In Vitro 4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid was isolated as the product of oxidation of 2,4-xylenol by cells inhibited with alpha alpha'-bipyridyl[1].
References

[1]. Chapman PJ, et al. The bacterial metabolism of 2,4-xylenol. Biochem J. 1968 Dec;110(3):491-8.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 331.3±30.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 173-177 °C
Molecular Formula C8H8O3
Molecular Weight 152.147
Flash Point 168.4±21.1 °C
Exact Mass 152.047348
PSA 57.53000
LogP 1.88
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.600

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS05 GHS07
GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H302-H315-H318-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xn: Harmful;Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases R22;R37/38;R41
Safety Phrases S26-S36/39
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 2
HS Code 2918290000

 Synthetic Route

 Customs

HS Code 2918290000
Summary HS: 2918290000 other carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) VAT:17.0% MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Articles3

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 Synonyms

4-Hydroxy-m-toluic Acid
Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methyl-
MFCD00270105
EINECS 207-890-1
4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
3-Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid