3-Methylsalicylic acid (C8H8O3)

3-Methylsalicylic acid (C8H8O3; CAS 83-40-9) is a practical retrosynthesis target. 3-Methylsalicylic acid presents a C8 framework, aromatic rings, a carboxylic acid. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: 3-Methylsalicylic acid
CAS: 83-40-9
Formula: C8H8O3
Approx. MW: 152.15
SMILES: Cc1cccc(C(=O)O)c1O
PubChem CID: 6738
Approx. carbons: C8

3-Methylsalicylic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 2-hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
Common names: 3-Methylsalicylic acid; 83-40-9; 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid; Hydroxytoluic acid; O-CRESOTIC ACID; o-Cresotinic acid; o-Homosalicylic acid; Cresotic acid; 2-Hydroxy-m-toluic acid; Cresotinic acid
Molecular weight: 152.15
Exact mass: 152.05
InChIKey: WHSXTWFYRGOBGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 3-Methylsalicylic acid?

3-Methylsalicylic acid has molecular formula C8H8O3. Molecular weight about 152.15 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 3-Methylsalicylic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for 3-Methylsalicylic acid is 83-40-9.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.