3-methylsalicylic acid

3-methylsalicylic acid

[¦thrē ¦meth·əl¦sal·ə¦sil·ik ′as·əd] (organic chemistry) C8H8O3 A white to reddish, crystalline compound with a melting point of 165-166°C; soluble in chloroform, alcohol, ether, and alkali hydroxides; used to make dyes.