50-85-1

Name 4-Methylsalicylic acid
CAS 50-85-1
EINECS(EC#) 200-068-3
Molecular Formula C8H8O3
MDL Number MFCD00002454
Molecular Weight 152.15
MOL File 50-85-1.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance white to greyish-beige powder
Melting point  173-177 °C (lit.)
Boiling point  234.6°C (rough estimate)
density  1.2143 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.4945 (estimate)
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly, Sonicated), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Powder
pka pK1:3.17 (25°C)
color  White to grayish-beige
Water Solubility  Soluble in water 10 g/L @ 20℃.
Merck  14,2580
BRN  2208140
InChI 1S/C8H8O3/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)7(9)4-5/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)
InChIKey NJESAXZANHETJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1ccc(C(O)=O)c(O)c1
CAS DataBase Reference 50-85-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid(50-85-1)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xn,Xi
Risk Statements 
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  GP3920100
REACH Registrations Active
HS Code  29182900
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3

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