3-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.

At neutral pH, the acid exists as 3-methylsalicylate Its functional groups include a carboxylic acid and a phenol group.

It is produced by carboxylation of sodium o-cresolate:[1][2]

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