CAS 19438-10-9

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

Description:

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate, also known as methyl salicylate, is an organic compound characterized by its ester functional group derived from salicylic acid and methanol. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, minty aroma, often associated with wintergreen. This compound is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water. Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate is commonly used in the fragrance and flavoring industries due to its pleasant scent and is also utilized in topical analgesic formulations for its counterirritant properties. In terms of chemical reactivity, it can undergo hydrolysis, transesterification, and oxidation under appropriate conditions. The compound is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and food products, although it should be handled with care due to potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Its molecular structure includes a hydroxyl group, which contributes to its reactivity and biological activity, making it a compound of interest in both synthetic and medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

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

InChI key: InChIKey=YKUCHDXIBAQWSF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(OC)(=O)C1=CC(O)=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 3-(Methoxycarbonyl)phenol
• 3-Carbomethoxyphenol
• 3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
• Akos Bbb/380
• Akos Bbs-00004297
• Benzoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester
• Benzoic acid, m-hydroxy-, methyl ester
• M-Hydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
• Methyl M-Hydroxybenzoate
• NSC 40536
• Rarechem Al Bf 0067
• m-Carbomethoxyphenol
• Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate
• 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid methyl
• 3-Hydroxy-benzoic Acid Methyl Este
• Methyl m-oxybenzoate

Methyl 3-Hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 19438-10-9

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: 3B-H0215

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate, 99%

CAS: 19438-10-9

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate is used in the preparation of 3-hydroxybenzene-1,2-dicarbaldehyde and O-methyl O-[3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl]O-(3-methylcarboxyphenyl) phosphorothioate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentat

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: White to cream to pale gray, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: 02-A14425

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 19438-10-9

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 152.1473

Ref: IN-DA003RSF

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 19438-10-9

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Beige Solid

Molecular weight: 152.14731

Ref: 54-OR5305

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 19438-10-9

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate is a benzoic acid ester derivative commonly used as a preservative in cosmetics to inhibit microbial growth,

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 97.01%

Color and Shape: White Solid

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: TM-T33331

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 19438-10-9

Methyl 3-Hydroxybenzoate

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: IN-DG17249

Methyl 3-Hydroxybenzoate

Controlled Product

CAS: 19438-10-9

Applications Methyl 3-Hydroxybenzoate (cas# 19438-10-9) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: TR-M312550

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 19438-10-9

Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate is a fumigant that emits light when reacted with a base, such as potassium hydroxide. It is used in biological studies to identify DNA and RNA sequences. Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate reacts with 5-nitrosalicylic acid to form an intermediate, which reacts with the hydroxyl group of a methyl ester or carboxylic acid to form an amine. This reaction can be catalyzed by phosphatases, which are enzymes that break down phosphate groups from molecules. The methyl ester group on methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate has been shown to react with intramolecular hydrogen bonds, leading to the formation of a molecule with two hydroxy groups.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: Min. 98 Area-%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 152.15 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM25415

Methyl 3-Hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 19438-10-9

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid, Crystalline

Molecular weight: 152.149

Ref: 10-F078900