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Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate is used in the preparation of 3-hydroxybenzene-1,2-dicarbaldehyde and O-methyl O-[3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl]O-(3-methylcarboxyphenyl) phosphorothioate.
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Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate is used in the preparation of 3-hydroxybenzene-1,2-dicarbaldehyde and O-methyl O-[3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl]O-(3-methylcarboxyphenyl) phosphorothioate.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, dimetyl Sulfoxide,ethanol and methanol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 70°C to 72°C |
Boiling Point | 280°C to 281°C (708 mmHg) |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 2208129 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform,dimetyl Sulfoxide,ethanol and methanol. |
Formula Weight | 152.15 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | Methyl 3-hydroxybenzoate |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10253256 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/11/2024 | A14425.22,A14425.14,A14425.36 |
W06K065 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/09/2024 | A14425.22,A14425.14,A14425.36 |
10251547 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | A14425.22,A14425.14,A14425.36 |
10221321 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/03/2024 | A14425.22,A14425.14,A14425.36 |
W13I021 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/09/2022 | A14425.22,A14425.14,A14425.36 |
Safety and Handling

- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- 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.
RUO – Research Use Only
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