4-Methylsalicylic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3C6H3(CO2H)(OH).

It is a white solid that is soluble in basic water and in polar organic solvents.

It is one of four isomers of methylsalicylic acid, including the naturally occurring 6-methylsalicylic acid.

It is produced by carboxylation of sodium para-cresolate:[1] CH3C6H4ONa + CO2 → CH3C6H3(CO2Na)OH It has been prepared by hydroxylation of 4-methylbenzoic acid.

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