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D109401

Sigma-Aldrich

2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

97%

Synonym(s):

β-Resorcylic acid

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Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
154.12
Beilstein:
1946213
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

97%

form

powder

mp

208-211 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

OC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1O

InChI

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

InChI key

UIAFKZKHHVMJGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHBA) can be used as a starting material for the synthesis of resorcinol-based N-benzyl benzamide derivatives , hydroxylated and prenylated xanthones , and mycophenolic acid.
It can be also used as a reactant in the synthesis of DHBARF polymer aerogels by reacting with formadehyde (F) and resorcinol (R).

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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E W Riddick et al.
Journal of insect science (Online), 19(2) (2019-03-02)
The discovery of inexpensive, readily available bioflavonoids, and their degradation products that boost the reproductive potential of mass-reared predators is the overarching goal of this research. We tested the hypothesis that 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHBA), an inexpensive degradation product of morin
Jafar Ebrahimifar et al.
Insects, 11(9) (2020-09-05)
The ladybird beetle Stethorus gilvifrons (Mulsant) is an important natural enemy of tetranychid mites and functions as a biological control of these plant pests. The development, survival and reproduction of S. gilvifrons were studied when fed on three artificial diets.
Core-shell polymer aerogels prepared by co-polymerisation of 2, 4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, resorcinol and formaldehyde
Carrott PJM, et a.
Microporous and Mesoporous Materials : The Official Journal of the International Zeolite Association, 158(14), 170-174 (2012)
Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of a series of resorcinol-based N-benzyl benzamide derivatives as potent Hsp90 inhibitors
Park SY, et al.
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 143, 390-401 (2018)
The synthesis of mycophenolic acid from 2, 4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Patterson JW
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 60(14), 4542-4548 (1995)

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