Compound Q&A
What is methyl 5-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate (CAS: 73505-48-3)?
Answer
Methyl 5-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate is an organic compound with the CAS number 73505-48-3. It has the molecular formula C8H10O3 and is often used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications due to its hydroxyl and methyl functional groups.
About
CAS No
73505-48-3
English Name
methyl 5-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight
166.176 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)O)C(=O)OC
InChIKey
XRTIUIMAICRVLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-06 18:01
