| Name | 4-Methylsalicylic acid |
| Synonyms | m-Cresotic acid 2,4-cresoticacid gamma-cresoticacid gamma-Cresotic acid m-homosalicylicacid m-Homosalicylic acid 4-Methylsalicylic acid 2-hydroxy-p-toluic acid 2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-benzoicaci 2-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid 4-Methyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl- 4-methyl-2-hydroxy benzoic acid |
| CAS | 50-85-1 |
| EINECS | 200-068-3 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H8O3/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)7(9)4-5/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)/p-1 |
| InChIKey | NJESAXZANHETJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molar Mass | 152.15 |
| Density | 1.2143 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 173-177 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 234.6°C (rough estimate) |
| Flash Point | 158.6°C |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water 10 g/L @ 20℃. |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly, Sonicated), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Vapor Presure | 0.000188mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | White to light grayish brown powder |
| Color | White to grayish-beige |
| Merck | 14,2580 |
| BRN | 2208140 |
| pKa | pK1:3.17 (25°C) |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.4945 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00002454 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting Point 175-179°C |
| Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 - 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 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | GP3920100 |
| HS Code | 29182900 |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |