4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid
Also known as: 4-Hydroxymethylbenzoic acid, HMBA, p-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid, 4-Carboxybenzyl alcohol, 4-Hydroxythylbenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-, MFCD00017598, RARECHEM AL BO 1443, p-Methylolbenzoic acid, Hydroxymethylbenzoicacid
4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid (CAS 3006-96-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.15 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 182-185ºC, a boiling point of 347.4±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 178.1±19.7 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 3006-96-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-13066-5
- Molecular Formula
- C8H8O3
- Molecular Weight
- 152.15 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 182-185ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 347.4±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 178.1±19.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 152.047348 |
| PSA | 57.53000 |
| LogP | 0.71 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.600 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918199090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid?
The CAS number of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid is 3006-96-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid?
4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid has molecular formula C8H8O3 and molecular weight 152.15 g/mol.
Is 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid hazardous?
4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid?
For 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid, Upstream Products: 4-Formylbenzoic acid, p-Xylene, acetic acid; Downstream Products: Methyl 4-(chloromethyl)benzoate, 4-Chloromethyl-N-[4-methyl-3-[[4-(pyridin-3-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]phenyl]benzamide, Methyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate.
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