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methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate

Also known as: methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate, Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-, methyl ester, 4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-methyl-4-hydroxybenzoate, 2-methyl-4-hydroxy-methylbenzoate, 4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-benzoesaeure-methylester

methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate (CAS 57556-31-7) 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 166.17400 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 274.989ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.17g/cm3 and a flash point of 117.621ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
57556-31-7
Jingsj CID
J-874461-4
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
Molecular Weight
166.17400 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point274.989ºC at 760 mmHg
Density1.17g/cm3
Flash Point117.621ºC
Exact Mass166.06300
PSA46.53000
LogP1.48720
Refractive Index1.542

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918290000
SummaryHS: 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 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate?

The CAS number of methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate is 57556-31-7.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate?

methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate has molecular formula C9H10O3 and molecular weight 166.17400 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate?

For methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate, Upstream Products: Methanol, 4-Iodo-3-methylphenol, 4-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid; Downstream Products: Methyl 4-methoxy-2-methylbenzoate, 4-Methoxy-2-methylbenzaldehyde, 4-Methoxy-2-methylbenzyl alcohol.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "methyl 4-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoate (CAS 57556-31-7)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-874461-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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