Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate (CAS: 4670-56-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate (CAS: 4670-56-8) is typically synthesized through the esterification of methyl alcohol with 2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid. Commonly, this process is catalyzed by sulfuric acid under mild heating conditions, yielding high selectivity and good yield. The reaction mixture is then purified by recrystallization to obtain the pure compound.
About
CAS No
4670-56-8
English Name
Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoate
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight
166.18 g/mol
SMILES
Cc1ccc(c(c1)O)C(=O)OC
InChIKey
UITFCFWKYAOJEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-10 21:10
