S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

4-METHYLSALICYLIC ACID, 99%

Synonyms:					2-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid;
						m-Cresotic Acid

CAS No:					50-85-1

Chemical Formula:				CH3C6H3(OH)CO2H

Formula Weight:				152.15

Appearance:					White to off-white crystalline powder

Melting Point:				173 – 178 Deg. C

Assay:						99.0%  minimum

Moisture:					0.5%  maximum

Residue on Ignition:			0.1%  maximum

Solubility:					Soluble in methanol

Effective: 01/09/09