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Ethyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate

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Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CO2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
182.17
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

97%

form

solid

mp

77-81 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)c1cc(O)ccc1O

InChI

1S/C9H10O4/c1-2-13-9(12)7-5-6(10)3-4-8(7)11/h3-5,10-11H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

GCUPAENRSCPHBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Ethyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate, also known as ethyl gentisate, is an aromatic ester. It can be synthesized from 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid by esterification process with absolute ethanol.

Application

Ethyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate may be used for developing fourth generation acid dendrons.

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Hazard 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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