2,6-dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid

2,6-二羟基-4-甲基苯甲酸

Also known as: 2,6-dihydroxy-p-toluic acid, p-orsellinic acid, 4-methyl-2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methylbenzenecarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-gamma-resorcylic acid, orcincarbonsaeure, paraorsellinsaeure, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-benzoic acid, 2,6-dioxy-4-methyl-benzol-carbonsaeure-(1), 2,6-dioxy-p-toluylsaeure

2,6-dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid (CAS 480-67-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8O4 and a molecular weight of 168.14700 g/mol. It is also known as 2,6-dihydroxy-p-toluic acid, p-orsellinic acid and 4-methyl-2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid. Key properties include a melting point of 175.5 °C, a boiling point of 364.6ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.46g/cm3 and a flash point of 188.5ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

480-67-1

Jingsj CID

J-45050-4

Molecular Formula

C₈H₈O₄

Chinese Name

2,6-二羟基-4-甲基苯甲酸

Molecular Weight

168.14700 g/mol

Category

Organic Acids

Last updated

8/21/2026