CAS 490-79-9

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Description:

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, with the CAS number 490-79-9, is an aromatic 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 known for its ability to form hydrogen bonds due to the hydroxyl groups, which can influence its solubility and reactivity. It typically appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in water and organic solvents, depending on the pH of the solution. 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid exhibits antioxidant properties and has been studied for its potential applications in pharmaceuticals and as a chelating agent. Its structural features allow it to participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and oxidation. Additionally, it may play a role in biological systems, particularly in the context of metabolic pathways and interactions with metal ions.

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

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

InChI key: InChIKey=WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 2,5-Dhb
• 2,5-Dhba
• 2,5-Dihydroxy-Benzoicaci
• 2,5-Dihydroxybenzenecarboxylic acid
• 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoate
• 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid
• 2,5-Dioxybenzoic acid
• 3,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
• 5-Hydroxy-Salicylicaci
• 5-Hydroxysalicylic acid
• 5-Hydroxysalicylicacid
• Acide gentisique
• Acido Gentisico
• Acido2,5-Diidrossibenzoico
• Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-
• Carboxyhydroquinone
• Gensigen
• Gensigon
• Gentisic acid
• Gentisinic acid
• Gentisinsaeure
• Gentisinsaure
• Hydroquinonecarboxylic acid
• Nsc 27224
• Nsc 49098

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid [Matrix for MALDI-TOF/MS]

CAS: 490-79-9

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: >99.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: 3B-D2933

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid

CAS: 490-79-9

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: >98.0%(T)(HPLC)

Color and Shape: White to Orange to Green powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: 3B-D0569

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 99%

CAS: 490-79-9

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Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Powder, Pale cream to cream to pale yellow

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: 02-A11459

Gentisic acid

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Gentisic acid analytical standard provided with chromatographic purity, to be used as reference material for qualitative determination.

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: (HPLC) ≥90%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 154.13

Ref: 11-6048

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 490-79-9

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (Gentisic acid) is an active metabolite of salicylic acid degradation with a broad spectrum of biological activity.

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 99.63%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: TM-T2857

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 490-79-9

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 154.1201

Ref: IN-DA003QQU

Mesalazine (Mesalamine) EP Impurity G

CAS: 490-79-9

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Color and Shape: Off-White Solid

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: 4Z-M-1715

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 490-79-9

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 154.12g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP16543

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 490-79-9

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: faint yellow crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 154.12g/mol

Ref: 54-OR9586

Gentisic acid

CAS: 490-79-9

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: ≥ 99.0% (dried basis)

Color and Shape: White to light-yellow or faint beige crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: 7W-GK7955

Gentisic Acid (2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid)

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Color and Shape: Neat

Ref: 61-FOR0217.10

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 490-79-9

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: 86-MM0217.10

Gentisic acid

CAS: 490-79-9

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 95%~99%

Molecular weight: 154.121

Ref: BP-BP1777

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 490-79-9

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid, Powder or Crystalline Powder

Molecular weight: 154.121

Ref: 10-F236790

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid

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Impurity Mesalazine EP Impurity G
Applications 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid is an active metabolite of salicylic acid degradation. Evidence indicates that gentisic acid has anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic and antioxidant properties. It is also a byproduct of both tyrosine and benzoate metabolisms.
References Helbig, D., et al.: Brit. J. Nut., 102, 554 (2009), Zhang, M., et al.: J. Food Sci., 74, C441 (2009), Hara, S., et al.: Toxicol., 262, 271 (2009), Lee, S., et al.: J. Enz. Inhibit. Med. Chem., 24, 957 (2009),

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Color and Shape: Beige

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: TR-D451655

Mesalazine EP Impurity G

CAS: 490-79-9

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Molecular weight: 154.12

Ref: ST-EA-CP-M11007

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 490-79-9

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a natural compound that has been shown to inhibit the matrix metalloproteinase enzyme activity of α1-acid glycoprotein. The 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid structure is similar to p-hydroxybenzoic acid and gentisic acid. It is also an inhibitor of xanthine oxidase and caffeic acid oxidase. 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid has a number of potential uses in analytical chemistry as it can be used to measure the concentrations of caffeic acids and other related compounds in biological samples.

Formula: C₇H₆O₄

Purity: (%) Min. 98%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 154.12 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FD00317