methyl 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl benzoate
benzoic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl benzoate |
| CAS Number | 16846-10-9 |
| EINECS | 240-870-0 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H10 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 182.17550000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00012063 |
| Nikkaji Number | J150.064C |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 277.70 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 227.00 °F. TCC ( 108.50 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.750 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1070 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 methyl 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl benzoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl benzoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzoic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-, methyl ester
methyl 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoate
methyl 2,6-dihydroxy-p-toluate
methyl alpha-orcinolcarboxylate
p-
orsellinic acid, methyl ester
PubMed:
Composition of volatile oil of Primula obconica in Central China.