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3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B24016.14

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Description

CAS: 99-50-3 | C7H6O4 | 154.121 g/mol

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a metabolite of polyphenols such as phloretin and quercetin. It is also a phenolic acid antioxidant present in fruits, vegetables and nuts. Further, it is found to be an efficacious chemopreventive agent in several carcinogenesis models. In addition to this, it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

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Applications
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a metabolite of polyphenols such as phloretin and quercetin. It is also a phenolic acid antioxidant present in fruits, vegetables and nuts. Further, it is found to be an efficacious chemopreventive agent in several carcinogenesis models. In addition to this, it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Solubility
Soluble in hot alcohol and ether. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 99-50-3
Molecular Formula C7H6O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 154.121
MDL Number MFCD00002509
InChI Key YQUVCSBJEUQKSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym protocatechuic acid, 4-carboxy-1,2-dihydroxybenzene, protocatehuic acid, benzoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy, protocatechuate, 4,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoicacid, unii-36r5qj8l4b, ccris 6291, chembl37537
PubChem CID 72
ChEBI CHEBI:36062
IUPAC Name 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
SMILES C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)O)O

Specifications

Melting Point ∼202°C (decomposition)
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 1448841
Merck Index 14,7894
Solubility Information Soluble in hot alcohol and ether. Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 154.12
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoicacid
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