CAS 480-67-1

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid

Description:

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid, also known as gentisic acid, is an aromatic compound characterized by the presence of two hydroxyl groups and a carboxylic acid group attached to a benzene ring. Its molecular formula is C8H8O4, and it features a methyl group at the para position relative to the carboxylic acid. This compound is typically a white to pale yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water and organic solvents, reflecting its polar functional groups. 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid exhibits antioxidant properties and is of interest in various fields, including pharmaceuticals and biochemistry, due to its potential applications in the synthesis of dyes, as well as its role in metabolic pathways. The compound can undergo various chemical reactions, including esterification and oxidation, making it versatile in organic synthesis. Its CAS number, 480-67-1, is used for identification in chemical databases and regulatory contexts.

Formula: C₈H₈O₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c1-4-2-5(9)7(8(11)12)6(10)3-4/h2-3,9-10H,1H3,(H,11,12)

InChI key: InChIKey=YBZAVRDNSPUMFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-Methylbenzoate
• 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-Methylbenzoic Acid Hydrate
• 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
• 4-Methyl-γ-resorcylic acid
• Benzoic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-
• p-Orsellinic acid
• γ-Resorcylic acid, 4-methyl-

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic Acid

CAS: 480-67-1

Formula: C₈H₈O₄

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 168.15

Ref: 3B-D2770

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic Acid

CAS: 480-67-1

Formula: C₈H₈O₄

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 168.1467

Ref: IN-DA00331P

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 480-67-1

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid

Formula: C₈H₈O₄

Purity: ≥95%

Color and Shape: Solid-Powder

Molecular weight: 168.14671

Ref: 54-OR15081

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 480-67-1

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid

Formula: C₈H₈O₄

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 168.15

Ref: IN-DG11150

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 480-67-1

2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid is a phenolic compound that has been shown to have significant cytotoxicity against cancer cells and may be used in the treatment of various cancers. It is also an endophytic fungus that has been found to produce significant desorption of chloride ions from soil. This compound can also be synthesized by reacting 2,6-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid with methyl iodide or methyl bromide. The reaction system for this synthesis includes concentrated hydrochloric acid, zinc dust, and ethyl acetate. The reaction solution was crystallized in the form of a white solid and the crystals were analyzed by X-ray crystallography to determine their structure. Photocatalytic activity was observed when using 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid as an electron donor in a reaction system containing titanium dioxide and hydrogen peroxide as an electron acceptor.

Formula: C₈H₈O₄

Purity: Min. 98 Area-%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 168.15 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FD70792