189839

2,3-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde

97%

• Synonym(s): 1,2-Dihydroxy-3-formylbenzene, 3-Formyl-1,2-benzenediol, 3-Hydroxysalicylaldehyde, 5,6-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde
• Linear Formula: (HO)₂C₆H₃CHO
• CAS Number: 24677-78-9
• Molecular Weight: 138.12
• Beilstein: 2041781
• EC Number: 246-398-1
• MDL number: MFCD00003324
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24851400
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 97%
• mp: 104-108 °C (lit.)
• solubility: 95% ethanol: soluble 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to greenish-yellow
• SMILES string: [H]C(=O)c1cccc(O)c1O
• InChI: 1S/C7H6O3/c8-4-5-2-1-3-6(9)7(5)10/h1-4,9-10H
• InChI key: IXWOUPGDGMCKGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Electrochemical oxidation of 2,3-dihydroxybenzaldehyde in methanol at various pH has been studied using cyclic voltammetry and controlled-potential coulometry.

Application

2,3-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde was used in the synthesis of copper(II) complexes of Schiff bases. It was also used in the synthesis of 2-ethoxy-3-hydroxy-4-nitrobenzoic acid.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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