Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 586-30-1)?
Answer
3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 586-30-1) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 154.17 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 3.0 and is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is reactive towards basic conditions and undergoes esterification and condensation reactions.
About
CAS No
586-30-1
English Name
3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3
Molecular Weight
152.149 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)O
InChIKey
ZQLCWPXBHUALQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
