CAS 603-80-5

3-Hydroxy-2-Methyl Benzoic Acid

Description:

3-Hydroxy-2-Methylbenzoic acid, also known as salicylic acid methyl derivative, is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of both a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) on a benzene ring. Its molecular structure features a methyl group attached to the benzene ring, specifically at the second position relative to the hydroxyl group, which is located at the third position. This compound is typically a white crystalline solid and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone, but has limited solubility in water. It exhibits properties typical of phenolic compounds, including potential antioxidant activity and the ability to participate in hydrogen bonding. 3-Hydroxy-2-Methylbenzoic acid is often used in organic synthesis and may serve as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other chemical products. Its CAS number, 603-80-5, is a unique identifier that facilitates its recognition in chemical databases and regulatory frameworks.

Formula: C₈H₇O₃

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

Synonyms:

• 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid
• Hydroxytoluicacid
• 3-Hydroxy-o-toluic acid
• 2-Methyl-3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
• 3-Hydroxy-2-Methylbenzoate
• 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy benzoic acid

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic Acid

CAS: 603-80-5

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Orange to Green powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 152.15

Ref: 3B-H0885

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid, 97%

CAS: 603-80-5

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Formula: C₈H₇O₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Cream to pale brown, powder

Molecular weight: 151.14

Ref: 02-L13743

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 603-80-5

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 152.1473

Ref: IN-DA0033Q6

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 603-80-5

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: off-white solid

Molecular weight: 152.15g/mol

Ref: 54-OR11194

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 603-80-5

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid is a chemical compound that can be found in urine. It has been shown to have antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and cytomegalovirus (CMV). This compound was synthesized by molecular modeling study, which showed that 3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid has the potential to inhibit viral replication by attacking the viral DNA. The structure of this molecule was also studied in detail using nuclear magnetic resonance and X-ray crystallography techniques. 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid is a weak base, which can react with an acidic solution to form a salt, such as chloride or sulfonate. This salt can then be used as an active ingredient in drugs to treat infections caused by viruses such as HSV and CMV.

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 152.15 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FH03702

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 603-80-5

Formula: C₈H₈O₃

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Solid, Crystalline Powder or Powder

Molecular weight: 152.149

Ref: 10-F078643