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METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE Structure

METHYL 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZOATE

Chemical Properties

Melting point 28-30°C
Boiling point 234-236°C
Density  1.1683
refractive index  1.5354 (estimate)
Flash point 234-236°C
storage temp.  Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka 10.10±0.10(Predicted)
form  Oil
color  Light Brown to Brown
Water Solubility  Soluble in ethanol, fixed Oils, Propylene Glycol. Insoluble in water.
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
CAS DataBase Reference 23287-26-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester (23287-26-5)

Safety Information

Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36/37/39-37
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  38220090

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Usage And Synthesis

Preparation Products And Raw materials

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