D108405

3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde

97%

• Synonym(s): Protocatechualdehyde
• Linear Formula: (HO)₂C₆H₃CHO
• CAS Number: 139-85-5
• Molecular Weight: 138.12
• Beilstein: 774381
• EC Number: 205-377-7
• MDL number: MFCD00003370
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24893348
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 97%
• form: powder
• mp: 150-157 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: Oc1ccc(C=O)cc1O
• InChI: 1S/C7H6O3/c8-4-5-1-2-6(9)7(10)3-5/h1-4,9-10H
• InChI key: IBGBGRVKPALMCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde can be used as a reactant for the synthesis of:

• Copolymers containing poly(p-phenylenevinylene) chromophore to be used in light-emitting electrochemical cell.
• 2-Arylbenzothiazoles with potential application as anti-cancer agents against human colon cancer cells.
• Variety of thiazolidin-4-one ring systems having antimicrobial activity.
• Bis-Schiff bases of isatins which can be used as antiglycating agents.

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