3-Acetoxybenzoic acid
Also known as: 3-(acetyloxy)benzoic acid, m-acetoxybenzoic acid, 3-acetyloxybenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 3-(acetyloxy)-, m-acetoxybenzoic acid, NSC 43147, m-Carboxyphenyl acetate
3-Acetoxybenzoic acid (CAS 6304-89-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H8O4 and a molecular weight of 180.157 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 131-134 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 338.1±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 139.0±16.7 °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.
- 6304-89-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1367759-3
- Molecular Formula
- C9H8O4
- Molecular Weight
- 180.157 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 131-134 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 338.1±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 139.0±16.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 180.042252 |
| PSA | 63.60000 |
| LogP | 1.49 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.551 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918990090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918990090. other carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 3-Acetoxybenzoic acid?
The CAS number of 3-Acetoxybenzoic acid is 6304-89-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Acetoxybenzoic acid?
3-Acetoxybenzoic acid has molecular formula C9H8O4 and molecular weight 180.157 g/mol.
Is 3-Acetoxybenzoic acid hazardous?
3-Acetoxybenzoic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
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