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Ethyl 5-methylsalicylate (ethyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate) is a hydroxyl benzoate derivative. One of the methods reported for its synthesis is the esterification of p-cresotinic acid with absolute alcohol. It is formed as an intermediate during the synthesis of 2-propoxy-5-methylbenzoic acid. Ethyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate has been isolated as a minor by product in the AlCl3 promoted reaction of 2-methyl furan with ethyl propiolate.
| Pubchem Sid | 488187586 |
|---|---|
| Canonical Smiles | CCOC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)C)O |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate |
| InChIKey | ZGYXABNSOOACGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| INCHI | 1S/C10H12O3/c1-3-13-10(12)8-6-7(2)4-5-9(8)11/h4-6,11H,3H2,1-2H3 |
| Isomeric SMILES | CCOC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)C)O |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| UN Number | 3272 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Molecular Weight | 180.2 |
| Reaxy-Rn | 2088402 |
| Reaxys-RN_link_address | https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=2088402&ln= |
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| Kingdom | Organic compounds |
|---|---|
| Superclass | Benzenoids |
| Class | Benzene and substituted derivatives |
| Subclass | Benzoic acids and derivatives |
| Intermediate Tree Nodes | Benzoic acid esters |
| Direct Parent | o-Hydroxybenzoic acid esters |
| Alternative Parents | Salicylic acid and derivatives Para cresols Benzoyl derivatives Toluenes 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids Vinylogous acids Carboxylic acid esters Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Organooxygen compounds Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives |
| Molecular Framework | Aromatic homomonocyclic compounds |
| Substituents | O-hydroxybenzoic acid ester - Salicylic acid or derivatives - Benzoyl - P-cresol - 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid - Toluene - Phenol - Vinylogous acid - Carboxylic acid ester - Carboxylic acid derivative - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound |
| Description | This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as o-hydroxybenzoic acid esters. These are benzoic acid esters where the benzene ring is ortho-substituted with a hydroxy group. |
| External Descriptors | Not available |
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
 D2312117 | Certificate of Analysis | Jan 20, 2026 | E169721 |
| L1910095 | Certificate of Analysis | Jun 16, 2025 | E169721 |
| I2109299 | Certificate of Analysis | Jun 17, 2024 | E169721 |
| I2109300 | Certificate of Analysis | Jun 17, 2024 | E169721 |
| Flash Point(°F) | 98.6 °F |
|---|---|
| Flash Point(°C) | 37 °C |
| Boil Point(°C) | 251°C |
| Molecular Weight | 180.200 g/mol |
| XLogP3 | 3.500 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 3 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 180.079 Da |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 180.079 Da |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 46.500 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 13 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 179.000 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| The total count of all stereochemical bonds | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
