CAS 303-07-1

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Description:

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, with the CAS number 303-07-1, is an aromatic organic compound characterized by the presence of two hydroxyl (-OH) groups and a carboxylic acid (-COOH) group attached to a benzene ring. This compound is a derivative of benzoic acid and is classified as a dihydroxybenzoic acid due to the positioning of the hydroxyl groups at the 2 and 6 positions on the aromatic ring. It typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in water and organic solvents, reflecting its polar functional groups. The compound exhibits properties such as antioxidant activity and potential applications in pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry, particularly in the study of metal ion interactions. Its ability to form complexes with metal ions makes it useful in various analytical techniques. Additionally, 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid can participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and acylation, making it a versatile building block in organic synthesis.

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6O4/c8-4-2-1-3-5(9)6(4)7(10)11/h1-3,8-9H,(H,10,11)

InChI key: InChIKey=AKEUNCKRJATALU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)(=O)C1=C(O)C=CC=C1O

Synonyms:

• 2,6-Dihydroxy Benzoic Acid
• 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoate
• 2,6-Resorcylic acid
• 2-Carboxy-1,3-dihydroxybenzene
• 2-Carboxyresorcinol
• 6-Hydroxysalicylic acid
• Benzoic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-
• NSC 49172
• gamma-Resorcylic Acid
• γ-Resorcylic acid
• 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 98%

CAS: 303-07-1

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Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: White to pale cream, Powder

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: 02-A14485

Benzoic acid, 2,​6-​dihydroxy-

CAS: 303-07-1

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 154.1201

Ref: IN-DA002ZK1

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 303-07-1

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Purity: ≥95%

Molecular weight: 154.12g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP18175

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 303-07-1

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: ≥ 98.0%

Color and Shape: White to off-white powder or crystals

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: 7W-GK8250

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid

CAS: 303-07-1

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: 3B-R0011

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 303-07-1

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: pale cream powder

Molecular weight: 154.12g/mol

Ref: 54-OR0909

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 303-07-1

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, a secondary metabolite derived from salicylic acid, undergoes hydrolyzation by liver enzymes as part of phase I metabolism.

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 97.78%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: TM-T5873

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 303-07-1

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH(COOH)CO. It has been shown to have high values in biological studies and is a naturally occurring metabolite of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid has been used as a model system for energy metabolism, and it's biological properties are being investigated as potential treatments for diabetes and obesity. This compound also exhibits hypoglycemic effects in humans and has high resistance against bacteria. The reaction mechanism of 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid is not well understood but may be due to hydrogen bonding interactions.

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: Min. 98 Area-%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 154.12 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FD36812

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 303-07-1

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid, Powder

Molecular weight: 154.121

Ref: 10-F046148