2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester

CAS: 33528-09-5

Ref. 3D-FH67529

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: 6-Methylsalicylic acid methyl esterMethyl 6-methylsalicylate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl anthranilate is a bioactive molecule that belongs to the group of methyl 2-hydroxybenzoates. It has been shown to be effective against formicidae and other insects in bioassays. The chemical composition of methyl anthranilate includes a hydroxyl group and an aromatic ring, which may allow for a diverse range of chemical structures. Methyl anthranilate is synthesized by the non-enzymatic condensation of formaldehyde with 2-hydroxybenzoic acid. This molecule has been used as an insecticide in model organisms such as Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 166.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-6-4-3-5-7(10)8(6)9(11)12-2/h3-5,10H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=GPNCYIZKJTXKRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1c(C)cccc1O