CAS 578-39-2

4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

Description:

4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid, also known as gentisic acid, is an aromatic compound characterized by a hydroxyl group and a carboxylic acid group attached to a methyl-substituted benzene ring. Its molecular formula is C8H8O3, indicating the presence of eight carbon atoms, eight hydrogen atoms, and three oxygen atoms. This compound typically appears as a white crystalline solid and is soluble in water, alcohol, and other polar solvents due to its functional groups. It exhibits weak acidity, which is common for carboxylic acids, and can participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and oxidation. 4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid is of interest in various fields, including pharmaceuticals and biochemistry, due to its potential antioxidant properties and role in metabolic pathways. Additionally, it can serve as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as with many organic chemicals, to avoid irritation or adverse reactions.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

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

InChI key: InChIKey=BBMFSGOFUHEVNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 2-Methyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
• 4,2-Cresotic acid
• 4-Hydroxy-2-Methyl benzoic acid
• 4-Hydroxy-2-Methylbenzoic Acid
• Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-
• NSC 85496
• 4-Hydroxy-o-toluic acid

4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic Acid

CAS: 578-39-2

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow to Light orange powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: 3B-H1311

4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid, 98%

CAS: 578-39-2

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Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: 02-H60810

4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 578-39-2

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 152.1473

Ref: IN-DA003LHI

4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 578-39-2

4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: pale yellow solid

Molecular weight: 152.15g/mol

Ref: 54-OR40557

4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 578-39-2

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 152.149

Ref: 10-F214648