2-Hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxybenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific 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.

Applications
2-Hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxybenzoic acid is a reagent used in the synthesis of rac Zearalenone-d6. rac Zearalenone-d6 s an estrogenic mycotoxin produced by Fusarium fungi commonly found in grains. One of a group of compounds known as resorcylic acid lactones.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3187-19-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 198.174
• MDL Number: MFCD00013977
• InChI Key: LEIJLTBRQHFMDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4,6-dimethoxysalicylic acid, 4,6-dimethoxy-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxy, acmc-1covk, 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxybenzoicacid, 2,4-dimethoxy-6-hydroxybenzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxy benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxy-benzoic acid, benzoic acid,2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxy
• PubChem CID: 76656
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxybenzoic acid
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)OC)C(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: 160°C to 162°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 2213838
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 198.17
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxybenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
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	221-683-3
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

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