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5-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS 578-22-3 · C8H8O3

Hazard class

Danger — Corrosive, Irritant / harmful

Pictograms

CorrosiveIrritant / harmful

H-statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Synonyms

5-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid · 578-22-3 · 5,2-Cresotic acid · Benzoic acid, 5-hydroxy-2-methyl- · 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID · QXF6B38ZRK · NSC 36283 · NSC-36283

Molecular weight

152.15 g/mol

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Corrosive · Irritant / harmful

Data source

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