3-Methylsalicylic acid

Name: 3-Methylsalicylic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-042081

About 3-Methylsalicylic acid

3-Methylsalicylic acid is a carboxylic acid carrying the CAS registry number 83-40-9. Formula C8H8O3, molecular weight 152.15 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid. It is also known as Hydroxytoluic acid or o-Cresotinic acid.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, 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 3-Methylsalicylic acid 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. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Methylsalicylic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-042081
CAS Number	83-40-9
IUPAC name	2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₃
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0473
InChIKey	WHSXTWFYRGOBGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	6738

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	Hydroxytoluic acid, o-Cresotinic acid, o-Homosalicylic acid, Cresotic acid, 2-Hydroxy-m-toluic acid, Cresotinic acid, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, Homosalicylic acid, 2,3-Cresotinic acid, 3-Methyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, Acido hidroxitoluico, Acide hydroxytoluique

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + 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 3-Methylsalicylic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Methylsalicylic acid is 83-40-9. It is also known as Hydroxytoluic acid, o-Cresotinic acid, o-Homosalicylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Methylsalicylic acid?

3-Methylsalicylic acid has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Methylsalicylic acid can I order?

We supply 3-Methylsalicylic acid, 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 3-Methylsalicylic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Methylsalicylic acid 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 3-Methylsalicylic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Methylsalicylic acid 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.