4-methoxysalicylic acid
benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-
Identification
| Name | 4-methoxysalicylic acid |
| IUPAC | 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid |
| CAS Number | 2237-36-7 |
| EINECS | 218-801-0 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H8 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 168.14856000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002450 |
| Nikkaji Number | J213.133A |
| XlogP3 | 2.00 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 328.70 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 280.00 °F. TCC ( 137.90 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.240 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 2463 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 4-methoxysalicylic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 4-methoxysalicylic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-
2-
hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid
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