Methyl 5-methylsalicylate
Also known as: Methyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate, 2-Hydroxy-5-methylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester, 5-Methylsalicylic Acid Methyl Ester, 6-Hydroxy-m-toluic Acid Methyl Ester, p-Cresotic Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl 6-hydroxy-m-toluate, Methylsalicylic acid methyl ester, 2,5-Cresotic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-5-methyl-, methyl ester, Methyl 5-methylsalicilate
Methyl 5-methylsalicylate (CAS 22717-57-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H10O3 and a molecular weight of 166.174 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 2ºC, a boiling point of 242.4±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 98.5±14.5 °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.
- 22717-57-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-6114-3
- Molecular Formula
- C9H10O3
- Molecular Weight
- 166.174 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 2ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 242.4±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 98.5±14.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 166.062988 |
| PSA | 46.53000 |
| LogP | 2.69 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.542 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918290000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS: 2918290000 other carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) VAT:17.0% MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl 5-methylsalicylate?
The CAS number of Methyl 5-methylsalicylate is 22717-57-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 5-methylsalicylate?
Methyl 5-methylsalicylate has molecular formula C9H10O3 and molecular weight 166.174 g/mol.
Is Methyl 5-methylsalicylate hazardous?
Methyl 5-methylsalicylate 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 Methyl 5-methylsalicylate?
For Methyl 5-methylsalicylate, Upstream Products: Methanol, 5-Methylsalicylic acid, methyl p-toluate; Downstream Products: 2-Hydroxy-5-methylbenzamide, 4-Methylanisole, p-Cresol.
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