Compound Q&A
How is 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 586-30-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid can be synthesized via a two-step process. First, 4-methylbenzoic acid is converted to its methyl ester using methanol and an acid catalyst like sulfuric acid. Then, the methyl ester undergoes hydrolysis under basic conditions to yield 3-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid. This method provides a yield of about 85%.
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
