2-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid

Also known as: 2-hydroxymethylbenzoic acid, 2-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid, 2-carboxybenzyl alcohol, 2-methylolbenzoic acid, o-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid, o-Hydroxymethylbenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-, Butylphthalide Impurity 5, Olopatadine Impurity 2, Alogliptin Benzoate Impurity1646, Butyphthalide impurity 79

2-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid (CAS 612-20-4) 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 152.14700 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 333.9ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.314g/cm3 and a flash point of 169.9ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 612-20-4
Jingsj CID: J-1987658-5
Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 152.14700 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	333.9ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	1.314g/cm3
Flash Point	169.9ºC
Exact Mass	152.04700
PSA	57.53000
LogP	0.87710
Refractive Index	1.6

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite

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 2-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid?

The CAS number of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid is 612-20-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid?

2-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid has molecular formula C8H8O3 and molecular weight 152.14700 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid?

For 2-(Hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid, Upstream Products: o-xylene, 1,2-Benzenedimethanol, Phthalide; Downstream Products: 2,3-Dihydro-2-phenyl-1H-isoindol-1-one, 2-(Chloromethyl)benzoyl chloride, Phthalide.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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