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2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 99%
CAS: 490-79-9 | C7H6O4 | 154.121 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1145922
Description
2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid are used as intermediates for pharmaceuticals (especially for antipyetic anlgesic, antirheumatism) and other organic synthesis. They are used as matrix for ionization of peptides, proteins and carbohydrates. In industrial field, they are used as intermediates for the production of other organic chemicals, resins, polyesters, plasticizers, dyestuffs, preservatives, and rubber chemicals.
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Applications2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid are used as intermediates for pharmaceuticals (especially for antipyetic anlgesic, antirheumatism) and other organic synthesis. They are used as matrix for ionization of peptides, proteins and carbohydrates. In industrial field, they are used as intermediates for the production of other organic chemicals, resins, polyesters, plasticizers, dyestuffs, preservatives, and rubber chemicals.
Solubility
It is soluble in alcohol and ether.
Notes
Keep away from Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specifications
2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid | |
∼206°C (decomposition) | |
MFCD00002460 | |
2209119 | |
gentisic acid, hydroquinonecarboxylic acid, benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy, 5-hydroxysalicylic acid, gensigen, gensigon, gentisate, 2,5-dioxybenzoic acid, 2,5-dhba, gentisinic acid | |
WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid | |
3469 | |
154.12 |
490-79-9 | |
C7H6O4 | |
100 g | |
14,4398 | |
It is soluble in alcohol and ether. | |
C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)C(=O)O)O | |
154.121 | |
CHEBI:17189 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
490-79-9 | |
154.121 | |
WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
3469 | |
2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid |
C7H6O4 | |
MFCD00002460 | |
gentisic acid, hydroquinonecarboxylic acid, benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy, 5-hydroxysalicylic acid, gensigen, gensigon, gentisate, 2,5-dioxybenzoic acid, 2,5-dhba, gentisinic acid | |
CHEBI:17189 | |
C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)C(=O)O)O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H302-H315-H319-H335-H500
EINECSNumber : 207-718-5
RTECSNumber : LY3850000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only