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P5630

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Synonym(s):

Protocatechuic acid

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Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CO2H
CAS Number:
99-50-3
Molecular Weight:
154.12
EC Number:
202-760-0
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
MDL number:
MFCD00002509
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1448841
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mp

197-200 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(=O)c1ccc(O)c(O)c1

InChI

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

InChI key

YQUVCSBJEUQKSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biochem/physiol Actions

Chemopreventive in several animal models of carcinogenesis. Blocks cell proliferation in the post-initiation phase.

Other Notes

This product has been replaced by 37580-ALDRICH | 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid ≥97.0% (T)

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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