426091
Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate
99%
Synonym(s):
Methyl gentisate
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
168.15
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
218-427-8
MDL number:
Assay:
99%
Quality Segment
assay
99%
mp
86-88 °C (lit.)
functional group
ester
SMILES string
COC(=O)c1cc(O)ccc1O
InChI
1S/C8H8O4/c1-12-8(11)6-4-5(9)2-3-7(6)10/h2-4,9-10H,1H3
InChI key
XGDPKUKRQHHZTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Methyl 2,5-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 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid. The crystal structure of the molecule was found to be planar.
Application
Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate (methyl gentisate) may be used as a starting material in the synthesis of euonyminol.
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Warning
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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