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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H2(OH)2CO2C2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
196.20
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Assay
98%
mp
129-132 °C (lit.)
functional group
ester
SMILES string
CCOC(=O)c1c(C)cc(O)cc1O
InChI
1S/C10H12O4/c1-3-14-10(13)9-6(2)4-7(11)5-8(9)12/h4-5,11-12H,3H2,1-2H3
InChI key
UQSRXQMIXSZGLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Ethyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is also referred as ethyl orsellinate. It was isolated from chloroform extract of Peltigera aphthosa. It is one of the product formed during alcoholyses of lecanoric acid.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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