Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
Also known as: Methyl orsellinate, Orsellinic acid methyl ester, Methyl 4,6-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate, 6-Methyl-β-resorcylic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-, methyl ester, Methyl o-orsellinate
Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate (CAS 3187-58-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H10O4 and a molecular weight of 182.173 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 141-142℃, a boiling point of 339.1±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 138.1±15.8 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 3187-58-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-1978559-2
- Molecular Formula
- C9H10O4
- Molecular Weight
- 182.173 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 141-142℃ |
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| Boiling Point | 339.1±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 138.1±15.8 °C |
| Exact Mass | 182.057907 |
| PSA | 66.76000 |
| LogP | 2.38 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.578 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Ingólfsdóttir K, et al. Effects of tenuiorin and methyl orsellinate from the lichen Peltigera leucophlebia on 5-/15-lipoxygenases and proliferation of malignant cell lines in vitro. Phytomedicine. 2002 Oct;9(7):654-8. [2]. S. Woodward, et al. Two new antifungal metabolites produced by Sparassis crispa in culture and in decayed trees. Microbiology. 1993. |
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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 Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
The CAS number of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is 3187-58-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate has molecular formula C9H10O4 and molecular weight 182.173 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
For Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate, Upstream Products: Orsellinic acid, iodomethane, Methyl acetoacetate; Downstream Products: 2,5-Dimethylresorcinol, Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate, methyl 3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate.
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