431877

Methyl 5-methylsalicylate

96%

• Synonym(s): Methyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₃(OH)CO₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 22717-57-3
• Molecular Weight: 166.17
• EC Number: 245-173-5
• MDL number: MFCD00016485
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24867051

Properties

• Assay: 96%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.533 (lit.)
• bp: 241-243 °C/767 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.153 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: COC(=O)c1cc(C)ccc1O
• InChI: 1S/C9H10O3/c1-6-3-4-8(10)7(5-6)9(11)12-2/h3-5,10H,1-2H3
• InChI key: JQYUQKRFSSSGJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl 5-methylsalicylate is an ester. It acts as ligand and forms novel nonanuclear Tb(III) clusters. The photophysical properties of these clusters have been studied.

Application

Methyl 5-methylsalicylate is the suitable reagent employed in study for the identification of a pheromone component in parasitoid wasp Spalangia endius. It may be used for the synthesis of 2,6-dimethylchromanone.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 226.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 108 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves