2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99%

Name: 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008255

About 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99%

2-Methoxybenzoic acid is a carboxylic acid (Synthesis grade) carrying the CAS registry number 579-75-9 at a purity of 99%. Formula C8H8O3, molecular weight 152.15 g/mol. Common synonyms include o-Methylsalicylic acid and o-Anisic acid.

It is supplied as a white powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 98-100 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span food and flavour applications and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

Standard pack sizes are 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Food & flavour applications
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008255
CAS Number	579-75-9
IUPAC name	2-methoxybenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₈O₃
Molecular weight	152.15 g/mol
Exact mass	152.0473
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29189900
InChIKey	ILUJQPXNXACGAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O
PubChem CID	11370

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
Melting point	98-100 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	o-Methylsalicylic acid, o-Anisic acid, o-Methoxybenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-, 2-Anisic acid, Salicylic acid methyl ether, 2-Methoxy-benzoic acid, O-Methoxy benzoic acid, Kyselina 2-methoxybenzoova, 2-Methoxybenzoicacid, orthoanisic acid, methyl salicylic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

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

Other grades of CAS 579-75-9

Synthesis

o-Anisic acid, 98%+

CAS: 579-75-9
Formula: C₈H₈O₃
MW: 152.15 g/mol

VQ-008555

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99% is 579-75-9. It is also known as o-Methylsalicylic acid, o-Anisic acid, o-Methoxybenzoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99%?

2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99% has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methoxybenzoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99% can I order?

We supply 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99% 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 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Methoxybenzoic acid, 99% 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.