Ethyl orsellinate

Name: Ethyl orsellinate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050778

About Ethyl orsellinate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ethyl orsellinate, an ester registered under CAS number 2524-37-0. The compound has the formula C10H12O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 196.2 g/mol. Systematically, it is named ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate. It is also known as Orsellinic acid, ethyl ester or o-Orsellinic acid, ethyl ester.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ethyl orsellinate in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl orsellinate
Catalogue No.	VQ-050778
CAS Number	2524-37-0
IUPAC name	ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₂O₄
Molecular weight	196.2 g/mol
Exact mass	196.0736
InChIKey	UQSRXQMIXSZGLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)C1=C(C=C(C=C1C)O)O
PubChem CID	75653

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	66.8 Å²
Synonyms	Orsellinic acid, ethyl ester, Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-, ethyl ester, 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester, o-Orsellinic acid, ethyl ester, .beta.-Resorcylic acid, 6-methyl-, ethyl ester, beta-Resorcylic acid, 6-methyl-, ethyl ester, Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid, beta-Resorcylic acid, 6-methyl-, ethyl ester (8CI), ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-benzoate, orsellinic acid ethyl ester, 4-Carbethoxy-5-methylresorcinol, 2-Carbethoxy-3,5-dihydroxytoluene

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl orsellinate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl orsellinate is 2524-37-0. It is also known as Orsellinic acid, ethyl ester, Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-, ethyl ester, 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl orsellinate?

Ethyl orsellinate has the molecular formula C10H12O4 and a molecular weight of 196.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethyl orsellinate can I order?

We supply Ethyl orsellinate, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl orsellinate?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl orsellinate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ethyl orsellinate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethyl orsellinate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.