2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOIC ACID
UNII KJ3Z1IJ8O3

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for 2-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) KJ3Z1IJ8O3.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 612-20-4 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) N/A. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
KJ3Z1IJ8O3
CAS Registry Number
612-20-4
RxNorm Concept ID
N/A

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
InChIKey
C8H8O3
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
MGMNPSAERQZUIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
c1ccc(c(c1)CO)C(=O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for 2-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

Common Names & Synonyms

.ALPHA.-HYDROXY-O-TOLUIC ACID
O-CARBOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL

Systematic Nomenclature

2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOIC ACID
2-CARBOXYBENZYL ALCOHOL
BENZOIC ACID, 2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-
O-(HYDROXYMETHYL)BENZOIC ACID
O-TOLUIC ACID, .ALPHA.-HYDROXY-

Technical Codes

NSC-30638