5-Methylsalicylic acid, 98%

Product Code. 11420511

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B20040.14

Description

CAS: 89-56-5 | C8H8O3 | 152.149 g/mol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 89-56-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.149
• MDL Number: MFCD00002461
• InChI Key: DLGBEGBHXSAQOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-methylsalicylic acid, p-cresotic acid, p-cresotinic acid, 6-hydroxy-m-toluic acid, p-homosalicylic acid, 2,5-cresotic acid, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl, 5-methyl-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, 6-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid, alpha-cresotinic acid
• PubChem CID: 6973
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: 151°C to 154°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 25 g
• Formula Weight: 152.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Methylsalicylic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 5-Methylsalicylic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 6-Hydroxy-m-toluic acid

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only