| Name | 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde |
| Synonyms | 4-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZALDEHYDE 4-hydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde 3-methyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde 4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde Benzaldehyde, 4-hydroxy-3-methyl- |
| CAS | 15174-69-3 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H8O2/c1-6-4-7(5-9)2-3-8(6)10/h2-5,10H,1H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Molar Mass | 136.15 |
| Density | 1.1150 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 118-120 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 250.6°C (estimate) |
| Flash Point | 105.1°C |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly, Heated), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Vapor Presure | 0.0136mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Brown powder |
| Color | Off-white, tan to brown |
| pKa | 8.12±0.18(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.5090 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00012360 |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | 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 |
| UN IDs | PG3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29124900 |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| application | 3-methyl -4-hydroxybenzaldehyde can be used as an organic synthesis intermediate and a pharmaceutical intermediate for laboratory research and development processes and pharmaceutical chemical synthesis. |