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3-Hydroxybenzoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
3-Hydroxybenzoic acid is used in perfumery. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
3-Hydroxybenzoic acid is used in perfumery. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 201°C to 203°C |
Flash Point | 220°C (428°F) |
Odor | Odorless |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 508160 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 138.12 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid |
Safety and Handling

- 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : m-Hydroxybenzoic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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