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

5-METHYLSALICYLIC ACID, 98%

Synonyms:					2-Hydroxy-5-methylbenzoic acid;
						p-Cresotic acid; 2,5-Cresotic acid;
						6-Hydroxy-m-toluic acid

CAS No:					89-56-5

Chemical Formula:				CH3C6H3(OH)CO2H

Formula Weight:				152.15

Appearance:					White to off-white crystalline powder

Melting Point:				150 – 155 Deg. C

Assay:						98.0%  minimum

Moisture:					0.5%  maximum

Residue on Ignition:			0.1%  maximum

Effective: 01/09/09