2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid

HCID 1491CAS 89-86-1

Basic information

Standard SMILES
O=C(O)c1ccc(O)cc1O
InChIKey
UIAFKZKHHVMJGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C7H6O4
Average molar mass
154.12 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
154.02660867

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid
IUPAC
2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
English name
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular formula
C7H6O4
Molecular weight
154.12

Names & synonyms

2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid89-86-1beta-Resorcylic acid4-Hydroxysalicylic acid4-Carboxyresorcinolp-Hydroxysalicylic acidBenzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-beta-Resorcinolic acidRESORCYLIC ACID, BETACoupler 320DTXSID0025074LU39SC9JYL
Show more names
2,4-Dhba2,4-Dihydrox2,4-Dihydroxybenzoesure4-Dihydroxybenzoic acidSodium aminosalicylate Impurity 32,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid, ≥ 98.0%2,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID / BETA-RESORCYLIC ACIDBRA
NSC-4740NSC-13564DTXCID205074FEMA NO. 3798RefChem:567952201-946-9.beta.-Resorcylic acidMFCD00002451

Database identifiers

CAS
89-86-1
PubChem CID
1491
DTXSID
DTXSID0025074
ChEMBL
CHEMBL328910
ChEBI
CHEBI:42094
UNII
LU39SC9JYL
EC Number
201-946-9
Nikkaji
J4.310I

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
1.6
Topological polar surface area
77.8 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
3
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4
Rotatable bonds
1
Heavy atoms
11

Experimental & physicochemical properties

LogP · 2 items

1.63

1.63

Solubility · 4 items

5780

5.78 mg/mL at 25 °C

soluble in hot water, organic solvents, oils

soluble (in ethanol)

Boiling Point309.00 to 310.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Melting Point · 2 items

226

218 - 219 °C

Vapor Pressure0.0000021 [mmHg]
Physical Description · 3 items

Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Solid

hydrated white crystals with a faint phenolic odour

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
208 · 208-211 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point
237.46 °C · 237.46°C (rough estimate)
Density
1.3725 · 1.3725 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure
0 Pa · 0Pa at 25℃
refractive index
1.671 · 1.6710 (estimate)
FEMA
3798 · 3798 | 2,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 5 items

Warning

H315 (89.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation];H319 (90.9%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation];H335 (87.3%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 55 reports by companies from 11 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.;Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)

Status: Active Update: 03-05-2019 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/26724;Status: Active Update: 16-10-2017 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/20707

Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Hazards SummaryIntraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) > 800 mg/kg; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Hazard Classes and CategoriesSkin Irrit. 2 (89.1%);Eye Irrit. 2A (90.9%);STOT SE 3 (87.3%)

Safety & protection

Protective Action Criteria (PAC) · 3 items

10 [mg/m3]

110 [mg/m3]

660 [mg/m3]

Regulatory information

Regulatory Information · 4 items

Chemical: Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)

Status: Active Update: 03-05-2019 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/26724;Status: Active Update: 16-10-2017 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/20707

Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

Safety data

PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
wgk
1
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
VH3708050
hs_code
29182990
risk_code
36/37/38

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

Cellular LocationsCytoplasm;Extracellular

Uses & manufacturing

Uses · 2 items

Used as a test reagent for iron and an intermediate (dyestuffs and drugs); [Merck Index] Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]

Synthetic Polymer MALDI Matrix Compounds

Use Classification · 3 items

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

General Manufacturing InformationBenzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-: ACTIVE
Applications · 4 items

Uses2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a useful synthetic intermediate. An organic building block for plastics and rubber products.

OccurrenceReported present in avocados, beer, red wine, roast coffee, sherry, smoked sausage and white wine

Uses2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is used in Intermediates, Plasticizers, Plastic and Rubber Products, a organic building block.

UsesIntermediate for dyestuffs and drugs; spot test reagent for iron.

Preparation methods

PreparationIt is derived from the hydroxylation of resorcinol.

PreparationPrepared from resorcinol and potassium bicarbonate in glycerol or water by heating and passing carbon dioxide through the mixture.

Suppliers50 total

国药集团化学试剂有限公司86-21-63210123 · [email protected]
梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
衢州润东化工有限公司0570-8789886 18892685668 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
上海如吉生物科技发展有限公司+86-21-65211385-8001 36031160 · [email protected]

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