Compound Q&A
What industries use 3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 586-30-1)?
Answer
3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of certain drugs. It also has applications in the polymer industry as a monomer and in the production of sensors and semiconductors for electronic devices.
About
CAS No
586-30-1
English Name
3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3
Molecular Weight
152.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)O
InChIKey
ZQLCWPXBHUALQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
