303-07-1
Product Name:
2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
Formula:
C7H6O4
Synonyms:
γ-Resorcylic acid
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Off-white chunks; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 165 °C |
| Solubility | 9.56 mg/mL |
| LogP | 2.20 |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1397 |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Benzoic Acid Derivatives |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 154.12 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 154.02660867 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 154.02660867 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 77.8 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 11 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 147 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid is a dihydroxybenzoic acid having the two hydroxy groups at the C-2 and C-6 positions. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate.