2,3-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 303-38-8 | C7H6O4 | 154.121 g/mol

Dihydroxybenzoic acids are used as intermediates for pharmaceuticals and other organic synthesis. Used as matrix for ionization of peptides, proteins and carbohydrates. In industrial field used for resins, polyesters, plasticizers, dyestuffs, preservatives, and rubber chemicals. It is also used as is a selected phenol as MMP (Matrix Metalloproteinase) inhibitor.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Dihydroxybenzoic acids are used as intermediates for pharmaceuticals and other organic synthesis. Used as matrix for ionization of peptides, proteins and carbohydrates. In industrial field used for resins, polyesters, plasticizers, dyestuffs, preservatives, and rubber chemicals. It is also used as is a selected phenol as MMP (Matrix Metalloproteinase) inhibitor.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 303-38-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.121
• MDL Number: MFCD00002446
• InChI Key: GLDQAMYCGOIJDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: pyrocatechuic acid, o-pyrocatechuic acid, 2-pyrocatechuic acid, 3-hydroxysalicylic acid, dobk, dhba, 2,3-dihydroxybenzoicacid, benzoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy, catecholcarboxylic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-benzoic acid
• PubChem CID: 19
• ChEBI: CHEBI:18026
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)O)O)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: 204°C to 208°C
• Density: 1.542
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 2209117
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol and dimethyl sulfoxide.
• Formula Weight: 154.12
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,3-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335-H500
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	206-139-5
RTECSNumber	DG8576490
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only