Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
Also known as: Ethyl orsellinate, Orsellinic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl dihydro-orsellinate, 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid ethyl ester, 2-Carbethoxy-3,5-dihydroxytoluene, 2-Ethoxycarbonyl-3,5-dihydroxytoluene, 4-Carbethoxy-5-methylresorcinol, 4-Ethoxycarbonyl-5-methylresorcinol, Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-, ethyl ester, MFCD00010821
Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate (CAS 2524-37-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H12O4 and a molecular weight of 196.200 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 129-132 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 349.5±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 138.6±15.8 °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.
- 2524-37-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-1461558-8
- Molecular Formula
- C10H12O4
- Molecular Weight
- 196.200 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 129-132 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 349.5±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 138.6±15.8 °C |
| Exact Mass | 196.073563 |
| PSA | 66.76000 |
| LogP | 2.91 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.567 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Bogo D, et al. In vitro antitumour activity of orsellinates. Z Naturforsch C. 2010 Jan-Feb;65(1-2):43-8. [2]. Gomes AT, et al. Cytotoxic activity of orsellinates. Z Naturforsch C. 2006 Sep-Oct;61(9-10):653-7. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918199090 |
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| 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 Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
The CAS number of Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is 2524-37-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate has molecular formula C10H12O4 and molecular weight 196.200 g/mol.
Is Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate hazardous?
Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate 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 Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
For Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate, Upstream Products: ethyl 3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate, Ethanol, Acetyl-CoA; Downstream Products: 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzaldehyde, Orsellinic acid, Orcinol.
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