2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%
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2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%

CAS: 89-86-1 | C7H6O4 | 154.121 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS89-86-1
IUPAC Name2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular FormulaC7H6O4
InChI KeyUIAFKZKHHVMJGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOC(=O)C1=CC=C(O)C=C1O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White to cream
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Assay (Silylated GC)≥96.0%
FormPowder
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is used in Intermediates, Plasticizers, Plastic and Rubber Products, a organic building block.

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
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is used in Intermediates, Plasticizers, Plastic and Rubber Products, a organic building block.

Solubility
Soluble in water(70g/L).

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Florence Benoit-Marquie.; Edith Puech-Costes.; AndreM. Braun.; Esther Oliveros.; Marie-Therese Maurette. Photocatalytic degradation of 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid in water: efficiency optimization and mechanistic investigations. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 1997, 108, (1), 65-71.
  2. De Lima LeiteR.H.; Cognet, P.; Wilhelm, A.M.; Delmas, H. Anodic oxidation of 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid for wastewater treatment: study of ultrasound activation. Chemical Engineering Science. 2002, 57, (5), 767-778.