3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 99-50-3
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆O₄
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00002509
• InChI Key: YQUVCSBJEUQKSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: protocatechuic acid, 4-carboxy-1,2-dihydroxybenzene, protocatehuic acid, benzoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy, protocatechuate, 4,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoicacid, unii-36r5qj8l4b, ccris 6291, chembl37537
• PubChem CID: 72
• ChEBI: CHEBI:36062
• IUPAC Name: 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)O)O

• CAS Min %: 96.0
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: 198.0°C to 202.0°C
• Color: Beige to Brown
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Linear Formula: (HO)₂C₆H₃CO₂H
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 10,389
• Merck Index: 15,8003
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: .. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether
• Formula Weight: 154.12
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Physical Form: Fine Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 3, 4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only