Benzoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-5-Methyl-, Methyl Ester
Aroma Chemical CAS 22717-57-3
A minty fruity note with a cherry character and a soft leathery facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Minty |
Identification
| CAS Number | 22717-57-3 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H10O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 166.17 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate |
| InChIKey | JQYUQKRFSSSGJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2,5-cresotic acid methyl ester, 2,5-cresotic acid, methyl ester, methyl 2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzoate, methyl 5-methylsalicylate, methyl 6-hydroxy-m-toluate, methyl 6-hydroxy-meta-toluate, methyl-5-methyl salicylate, methyl-5-methylsalicylate, 5-methylsalicylic acid methyl ester, petunial
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 244.50 °C |
| Melting Point | -1.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 98.50 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.022000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.157 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 496.5 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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