6-METHYLSALICYLIC ACID
UNII L5352FE23Y

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for 6-methylsalicylic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) L5352FE23Y.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 567-61-3 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
L5352FE23Y
CAS Registry Number
567-61-3
RxNorm Concept ID
N/A

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
6-METHYLSALICYLIC 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
HCJMNOSIAGSZBM-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
c1(c(cccc1O)C)C(O)=O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for 6-methylsalicylic 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

2,6-CRESOTIC ACID
6-HYDROXY-O-TOLUIC ACID
6-MSA
BENZOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-6-METHYL-

Systematic Nomenclature

2-HYDROXY-6-METHYLBENZOIC ACID
6-METHYLSALICYLIC ACID

Technical Codes

NSC-403256