
Catalog Number	AR003SH6
Chemical Name	Methyl 3-Ethyl-2-hydroxybenzoate
CAS Number	75871-40-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.2005
MDL Number	MFCD23381122
SMILES	COC(=O)c1cccc(c1O)CC

Methyl 3-ethyl-2-hydroxybenzoate, also known as ethylparaben, is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis. This compound is frequently employed as a preservative in various personal care products and pharmaceuticals due to its ability to inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms. In addition to its preservative properties, Methyl 3-ethyl-2-hydroxybenzoate can also be used as a building block in organic synthesis reactions. Its chemical structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the preparation of a wide range of other compounds, allowing for the efficient and cost-effective production of various fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. In research and industrial laboratories, this compound is utilized to create new molecules with diverse properties and applications, demonstrating its significance in the field of chemical synthesis.