2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 99%

Description

CAS: 490-79-9 | C7H6O4 | 154.121 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 490-79-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.121
• MDL Number: MFCD00002460
• InChI Key: WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: gentisic acid, hydroquinonecarboxylic acid, benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy, 5-hydroxysalicylic acid, gensigen, gensigon, gentisate, 2,5-dioxybenzoic acid, 2,5-dhba, gentisinic acid
• PubChem CID: 3469
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17189
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)C(=O)O)O

• 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