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2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number p-7081467
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Quantity:
25 g
100 g
490-79-9
C7H6O4
154.121
MFCD00002460
WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
gentisic acid, hydroquinonecarboxylic acid, benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy, 5-hydroxysalicylic acid, gensigen, gensigon, gentisate, 2,5-dioxybenzoic acid, 2,5-dhba, gentisinic acid
3469
CHEBI:17189
2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid
C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)C(=O)O)O
490-79-9
C7H6O4
154.121
MFCD00002460
WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
gentisic acid, hydroquinonecarboxylic acid, benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy, 5-hydroxysalicylic acid, gensigen, gensigon, gentisate, 2,5-dioxybenzoic acid, 2,5-dhba, gentisinic acid
3469
CHEBI:17189
2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid
C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)C(=O)O)O

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.

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
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.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point ∼206°C (decomposition)
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 2209119
Merck Index 14,4398
Solubility Information It is soluble in alcohol and ether.
Formula Weight 154.12
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H315-H319-H335-H500
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 207-718-5
RTECSNumber LY3850000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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