Compound Q&A
What is 4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 499-76-3)?
Answer
4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid, also known as 4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 499-76-3), is a derivative of benzoic acid with a hydroxyl group at position 4 and a methyl group at position 3. It is commonly used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for its potential in drug synthesis and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
499-76-3
English Name
4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3
Molecular Weight
152.14899999999997 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)O
InChIKey
LTFHNKUKQYVHDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-15 09:35
