Methyl 25-Dihydroxybenzoate 98.0%(GC)

98.0%(GC)


Linear Formula:  C8H8O4
Molecular Weight:  168.147 g/mol
CAS Number: 2150-46-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.000893mmHg at 25℃
Assay Purity >98%(GC)
Refractive index 1.587
B pt. 136 ℃/1 mmHg
M pt. 87℃
Density 1.354 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302 - H319 -H335
Precautionary Statement  P301 + P312 + P330 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Warning
HS Code 2918199090
Flash point 137.6℃
Storage Temp. Store at room temperature
Storage Class 6.1
Packaging Glass bottle
UN Number 2929

Description

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25-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester

Application
Methyl 25-dihydroxybenzoate (methyl gentisate) may be used as a starting material in the synthesis of euonyminol.

General Description
Methyl 25-dihydroxybenzoate (methyl gentisate) is an alkyl ester of gentisic acid. It is reported to show less cytotoxic and mutagenic activity than hydroquinone with a potential to inhibit melanogenesis.It has been synthesized from 25-dihydroxybenzoic acid. The crystal structure of the molecule was found to be planar.