2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde, 98%

Description

CAS: 95-01-2 | C7H6O3 | 138.12 g/mol

2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde is used in two-step synthesis of ethyl 3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxycinnamate. It has a potent antioxidative and antibacterial activity.

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Applications
2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde is used in two-step synthesis of ethyl 3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxycinnamate. It has a potent antioxidative and antibacterial activity.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. Easily soluble in alcohol, ethyl ether, chloroform, glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in benzene and easily decomposes under strong acid strong alkali.

Notes
Air sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents and air. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-01-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00011686
• InChI Key: IUNJCFABHJZSKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: beta-resorcylaldehyde, 4-hydroxysalicylaldehyde, 4-formylresorcinol, beta-resorcaldehyde, benzaldehyde, 2,4-dihydroxy, beta-resorcinaldehyde, beta-resorcylic aldehyde, 2,4-dihydroxybenzenecarbonal, salicylaldehyde, 4-hydroxy, 4-hydroxysalicyladehyde
• PubChem CID: 7213
• ChEBI: CHEBI:50198
• IUPAC Name: 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde
• SMILES: OC1=CC=C(C=O)C(O)=C1

• Melting Point: 134°C to 138°C
• Boiling Point: 220°C (22 mmHg)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 878548
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,8156
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. Easily soluble in alcohol,ethyl ether,chloroform,glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in benzene and easily decomposes under strong acid strong alkali.
• Formula Weight: 138.12
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	202-383-1
RTECSNumber	VH3600000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only