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Methyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate

  • CAS No. 22717-57-3

  • Cat. No. CS-0153321
  • Purity≥98%
  • MDL No.MFCD00016485

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Methyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate|CS-0153321

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General Information

  • CAS No. 22717-57-3
  • Cat. No. CS-0153321
  • Purity ≥98%
  • MDL No. MFCD00016485
  • Storage RT, stored under nitrogen
  • Shipping Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
  • Molecular Formula C₉H₁₀O₃
  • Molecular Weight 166.17
  • Synonym(s) p-Cresotic Acid Methyl Ester
  • SMILES CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)C(=O)OC

Description

Methyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate features a strategically positioned hydroxyl group ortho to the ester, enabling intramolecular hydrogen bonding that enhances stability and influences reactivity. This electron-rich aromatic system facilitates selective functionalization in synthetic routes. The methyl substituent at the para position modulates electronic distribution and solubility, improving handling under standard bench conditions.

Application

Methyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate serves as a versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry, enabling efficient access to substituted benzoic acid derivatives and heterocyclic scaffolds. Its ortho-hydroxyl and methyl groups provide distinct sites for selective functionalization, while the ester moiety supports transformations such as hydrolysis, reduction, or coupling reactions. Bench-stable and amenable to standard purification techniques, it facilitates reliable synthesis in medicinal chemistry and materials science applications.

Synthesis

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    References

    • Gisch, Nicolas; Balzarini, Jan; Meier, Chris Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2008 , vol. 51, # 21 p. 6752 - 6760
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    References

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    References

    • Journal of Organic Chemistry, , vol. 54, p. 38

Safety Information

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GHS Pictogram :
GHS No : GHS07
Signal Word : Warning
UN#: N/A
Class : N/A
Packing Group : N/A
Hazard Statements : H315-H319
Precautionary Statements : P264-P280-P302+P352-P362

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Computational Chemistry Data

  • TPSA   46.53
  • LogP   1.48722
  • H_Acceptors   3
  • H_Donors   1
  • Rotatable_Bonds   1

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