Methyl 3-methylsalicylate

CAS: 23287-26-5

Ref. 3D-FM70981

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 3-methylsalicylate
• Synonyms: Methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoate2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, 2,3-Cresotic acid, methyl ester, 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, 3-Methylsalicylic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester, Levegal PT, Methyl 3-Methylsalicylate, Methyl o-Cresotinate, NSC 165638

Description

Methyl 3-methylsalicylate is a member of the class of organic compounds known as phenols. It has a molecular formula of C6H5OCH3 and a molecular weight of 126.08 g/mol. The compound possesses three methoxy groups, two hydroxyl groups, and one methyl group. Methyl 3-methylsalicylate is used in dyestuffs and as an intermediate in the synthesis of pyrazole derivatives. Methyl 3-methylsalicylate has been shown to induce behavioral responses in model organisms such as honeybees and ants, which may be due to its ability to affect their cuticular hydrocarbons.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 166.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-6-4-3-5-7(8(6)10)9(11)12-2/h3-5,10H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=SUHLUMKZPUMAFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1cccc(C)c1O